How China, Russia Weaponize Data From Smartphones

Cybersecurity adviser at My Smart Privacy, Rex Lee, spoke to NTD on how China and Russia are taking advantage targeted ads to track people in real time—and how it could be weaponized in times of war.
Published: 3/31/2026, 4:52:46 AM EDT

Cybersecurity adviser at My Smart Privacy, Rex Lee, spoke to NTD on how China and Russia are taking advantage targeted ads to track people in real time—and how it could be weaponized in times of war.

Lee also discusses whether the Chinese company, Ganfeng, still holds a stake in Lithium Americas, a Canadian company developing lithium mines in Nevada.