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Did Chinese-made vehicles record military secrets? Security alarm in Norway

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It was claimed in the Norwegian media that the cameras in the rental vehicles recorded the movements, routes and security access passwords of the soldiers during the exercise held in Oslo in September.
It was stated that the vehicles were rented through a company used by the Norwegian Armed Forces and at least two of them were Chinese branded.
Following the allegations, a statement was made that the memories of the cameras were erased, but the incident raised security concerns in Norway.

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The Norwegian Ministry of Defense had previously stated that the contract for rental vehicles included a protection clause against unauthorized access of sensitive information.

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It was stated in the Norwegian media that it was revealed that rented vehicles were used in the exercise held in the capital Oslo in September, and it was claimed that the cameras in the vehicles recorded the movements, routes and security access passwords of the soldiers.

It was reported that the vehicles were rented through the company used by the Norwegian Armed Forces, and at least 2 of them were Chinese branded.

Following the allegations, a statement was made that "the memories of the cameras in the vehicles have been erased", and it was stated that the cameras in the rental vehicles recorded military information, raising security concerns in Norway.

In a previous statement from the Norwegian Ministry of Defense, it was reported that the contract regarding rental vehicles included a clause to protect sensitive information against access by unauthorized persons.

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The Norwegian Ministry of Defense will review security measures regarding the use of rental cars.
Likely · Within weeks

Open Questions

By whom and how was the memory of the cameras erased?
What were the security measures in renting Chinese branded vehicles?
It is not known who reaches or uses the data recorded by the cameras.