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China’s Web Users Fear Losing Tools to Bypass ‘Great Firewall’

Issued by: Security Week

Enterprising internet users in China fear the tools they use to tunnel through the country’s “Great Firewall” may soon disappear, as Beijing tightens its grip on the web. Tens of millions of people are estimated to use Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) to bypass Chinese internet restrictions — getting access to blocked websites such as Facebook…

Network Security

Apple Removes Some VPN Services From Chinese App Store

Issued by: Security Week

Apple has removed software allowing internet users to skirt China’s “Great Firewall” from its app store in the country, the company confirmed Sunday, sparking criticism that it was bowing to Beijing’s tightening web censorship. Chinese internet users have for years sought to get around heavy internet restrictions, including blocks on Facebook and Twitter, by using…

Vulnerabilities

China continues to steal high-tech trade secrets

Issued by: CSO

Those who have followed China’s technology acquisition over the last 30-plus years will recognize the latest pilfering of high-tech trade secrets as par for the course. It all started with Project 863, which was the methodical acquisition of western technology. The most recent incident, in support of China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (CMIIT),…

Network Security

China’s vague cybersecurity law has foreign businesses guessing

Issued by: CIO Security

The most disturbing thing for foreign businesses facing China’s new cybersecurity law may just be how vague and broad it is. Under the new law, adopted on Monday and taking effect next June, it’s possible that any major company working in the country might be subject to “security reviews” from the Chinese government.