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China Beefs Up Cyber Security to Prevent Online Fraud and Information Leaks

Aug 25, 2016 03:12 AM EDT

China has introduced new cyber security laws in a bid to tighten its grip on the Internet and improve cyber security after several incidents of online fraud and leakage of private information on the Internet.

A Chinese billionaire gives away 300 million yuan to support China's cyber security training

Chinese Billionaire Donates 300 Million Yuan to Support Cyber Security Training

Charissa Echavez |

Feb 04, 2016 06:43 AM EST

Philanthropist and chairman of Chow Tai Fook Enterprises Ltd. Henry Cheng on Tuesday donated 300 million yuan (US $45.6 million) to China Internet Development Foundation (CIDF) to back cyber security training.

Report: Cyber Crimes in China Soar by More Than 500%

Michael A. Katz |

Dec 08, 2015 04:32 PM EST

Cyber security breaches in China have skyrocketed more than 500% in the past year, according to the recently released PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Global State of Information Security Survey 2016.

China-US bilateral cyberspace security deal

President Obama Puts China on Notice Over Recent Cyber Attacks Against the U.S.

Benjie Batanes |

Sep 17, 2015 05:58 AM EDT

President Barack Obama revealed on Wednesday that his government is making plans to punish those responsible for the recent cyber attacks against the United States. Many Americans suspect that China is behind the attacks and this may cause tension when Chinese leader Xi Jinping meets with Obama in Washington at the end of this month.

A secret hacker group claims that they are making headways in their spying activities against ISIS.

Chinese Hackers Slowly Seeking To Reverse Their Bad Image; Low Salary Said To Led Them Do Bad

Benjie Batanes |

May 14, 2015 08:29 PM EDT

China's hackers are now getting recognition and respectability for their skills but they still evoke a bad image.

U.S. Requests China To Investigate Cyber Attack Targeting U.S. Websites

L. P. Cabasag |

May 09, 2015 03:14 AM EDT

U.S. has requested Beijing to investigate reports that China interfered with the content in the Internet hosted outside the country and used it to attack U.S. websites, the State Department spokesman Jeff Rathke said on Friday.

China Aims To Tighten Cybersecurity Laws; America Could Be Spying Overseas Targets!

Vinay Patel |

May 08, 2015 11:35 AM EDT

Chinese government recently conclude the second reading of its national security law that includes measures to tighten Cybersecurity after a report that revealed America could by spying on them

Washington Raises Concern over Tight Planned Chinese Cyber Rules

Vittorio Hernandez |

Feb 13, 2015 08:58 AM EST

Washington has conveyed to Beijing its concern that China's planned cybersecurity regulations would be a major hindrance to trade between the two nations.

Blackphone Launches Privacy Focused Apps Store

David Curry |

Dec 09, 2014 10:11 AM EST

Blackphone has announced they will create a new privacy focused apps store, with a more intense vetting process.

China Warns Apple to Focus on Security and Privacy

David Curry |

Dec 09, 2014 07:53 AM EST

China's Internet regulator Lu Wei has been visiting various U.S. companies this week. In a meeting with Apple's CEO Tim Cook, he warned the company head to maintain focus on security.

Obama Speaks Candidly About China, Cyber Security

Dan Weisman |

Dec 04, 2014 11:46 PM EST

Speaking frankly about China Wednesday, President Obama said China had a very strong interest in good U.S. relations, but was wary of how quickly Chinese President Xi Jinping had consolidated his power.

FBI Warns U.S. Companies Of Destructive Malware Attack

David Curry |

Dec 02, 2014 07:12 AM EST

The FBI has sent a warning out to U.S. companies, in the wake of a destructive attack against Sony Pictures.

Sophisticated REGIN Spying Malware Instigated By U.S.?

Christl Leong |

Nov 24, 2014 12:51 AM EST

Cyber-security firm Symantec Corp. has discovered a sophisticated malware called "Regin" that acts as a stealth data collection and surveillance tool, likely to have been developed by a technologically-advanced "nation state."

Microsoft Acquires Cyber Security Startup Aorato

David Curry |

Nov 14, 2014 09:56 AM EST

Microsoft has acquired Israeli cyber security startup Aorato, for an undisclosed price reportedly around $200 million.

Chinese Hackers Attack U.S. Weather Network, Congressman Accuses NOAA of Cover-Up

Michael A. Katz |

Nov 12, 2014 10:24 PM EST

U.S. Rep. Frank Wolf, (R-Va.) has accused the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) of misleading the American public. "They had an obligation to tell the truth," he said. "They covered it up."

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