https://archive.ph/VcBLY

The European Commission is issuing burner phones and basic laptops to some US-bound staff to avoid the risk of espionage — a measure traditionally reserved for trips to China.

Commissioners and senior officials travelling to the IMF and World Bank spring meetings next week have been given the new guidance, according to four people familiar with the situation.

  • Avid Amoeba
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    It’s reasonable to assume that whatever the US dumps from thos ephomes would end up in Moscow so it makes sense.

    • huppakee@lemm.ee
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      Even if it doesn’t you don’t want a country with an abusive government to have intel it can use to pressure you into doing whatever they want.