US, EU Discuss Need to Review Security Vulnerabilities in 5G Networks - State Department
The United States and the European Union agreed during a meeting in Washington this week to look into the threats posed by 5G networks, the US Department of State said in a press release
WASHINGTON (Pakistan Point News / Sputnik - 25th May, 2019) The United States and the European Union agreed during a meeting in Washington this week to look into the threats posed by 5G networks, the US Department of State said in a press release.
On Wednesday, the US and EU delegations met in Washington for the 16th US-EU Information Society Dialogue.
"The United States and the European Union emphasized the importance of 5G telecommunications networks... Participants underscored the need to address the threats posed by security vulnerabilities in 5G networks," the release said on Friday.
The State Department explained that both sides agreed to brief the other on recent developments in their respective cybersecurity policies.
Last week, US President Donald Trump issued an executive order adding Chinese telecommunications company Huawei and its 70 affiliates to a trade blacklist, thereby restricting the company's activity in the United States.
US companies now must seek permission to trade with the Chinese telecommunications. As a result, Google had to suspend business operations with Huawei, including the transfer of all hardware, software and technical services, except those publicly available via open source licensing.
Several countries have accused Huawei of being sponsored by the Chinese government and spying on its behalf through its devices.
Last year, Australia, Japan, New Zealand and the United States banned Huawei from participating in government contracts because of security concerns. Huawei has vehemently denied the accusations.