Blue Coat Systems controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2015
Cancellation of Raphaël Rigo’s security conference talk
Blue Coat pressured security researcher Raphaël Rigo to cancel a presentation at SyScan 2015, citing concerns that the material could assist ongoing assessments of ProxySG. The action prompted criticism from security researchers who viewed public technical discussion as important for widely deployed security products.
2013
Export-control settlement over transfers to Syria
The U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security announced a civil settlement with Computerlinks FZCO concerning alleged violations of U.S. export regulations related to transfers of Blue Coat products to Syria.
2011
Use of Blue Coat appliances in Syria
Telecomix published data that it said came from Blue Coat web gateways operating in Syria and showing internet filtering and monitoring activity. Blue Coat acknowledged that its equipment was being used in Syria but said it had been sold through intermediaries for an Iraqi government customer. The company later announced that it would halt updates, support, and related services for systems operating in Syria.