A new executive order targeting foreign-made equipment in U.S. power grids aims to mitigate cyber, sabotage, and supply-chain vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure. Executive Order 14420 addresses risks including unauthorized access, malicious remote activity, and supply-chain disruption that could compromise grid security. The directive reflects heightened national security concerns around foreign technology dependencies in essential power systems.
Google's Android 17 introduces operating system-wide support for Encrypted Client Hello (ECH), a privacy standard that prevents network providers from observing which websites users visit. The update represents a significant shift in mobile privacy by making ECH protection available across the entire OS rather than limiting it to individual applications. Beyond ECH, Android 17 also includes broader network security enhancements designed to address cellular vulnerabilities and protect home network privacy.