China - Visiting Officials Leave Gadgets Behind & The Car Bugs

Australia - The Defence Minister, Stephen Smith, took extraordinary precautions against Chinese espionage before arriving in Beijing yesterday, revealing the degree of distrust lingering beneath the surface of his goodwill visit...

The Herald has learnt Mr Smith and his entourage left mobile phones and laptops in Hong Kong before proceeding to mainland China, after such devices were reportedly compromised during previous ministerial visits. His staff, including media advisers, were given fresh phones, with different numbers, for the duration. (more)

Spybusters Tip #502 - Act like a smart Defense Minister. Go sterile.
(Engage Murray Associates, the information security analysts, for more tips.) 

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