China Cybersecurity

China Orders Firms to Stop Using US, Israeli Cybersecurity Software

Beijing tells Chinese firms to stop using US and Israeli cybersecurity software, sources say. Well, this is a pretty significant move, isn’t it? It seems Beijing has instructed its domestic companies to immediately ditch cybersecurity software from about a dozen U.S. and Israeli firms. The rationale? National security. They’re worried about the potential for these tools to collect and transmit sensitive data back to those countries. Think of it as a preemptive strike against potential vulnerabilities, a move to safeguard their digital infrastructure.

This directive really underscores China’s commitment to technological self-reliance, and it’s happening at a rapid pace, especially with all the tech tensions brewing between the U.S.… Continue reading