China bans cybersecurity tools from US and Israeli firms amid rising tech and security tensions with "Israel", citing national security threats.
Tensions between "Israel" and China have intensified, as both take steps in a growing technological and security standoff, Reuters reported on Wednesday.
Chinese private vehicles were banned from entering security-sensitive industrial zones in "Israel", amid growing concerns within the country’s security and military establishment that technological systems in these cars could be used to leak sensitive information.
Amid this intensifying cold conflict, Chinese authorities have instructed domestic companies to stop using cybersecurity software produced by around 12 American and Israeli firms, Reuters reported, citing two sources familiar with the matter. These directives were issued in recent days over national security concerns in China.
The list of banned software includes the Israeli cybersecurity giant Check Point. Among American companies, the ban reportedly affects software from VMware, Palo Alto Networks (co-founded by Israeli Nir Zuk), and Fortinet.
The sources, who requested anonymity due to the sensitivity of the topic, said Chinese authorities fear that this software could collect confidential information and transmit it outside the country. (more...)
China hits back at 'Israel' in escalating cybersecurity showdown
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