Security News

Twitter-Happy Trump to Enter China's Great Firewall
2017-11-07 12:01

US President Donald Trump has tweeted energetically throughout his Asian tour so far, but in China he will likely be one of a select few to skirt the country's ban on his cherished website. read more

Built-in Keylogger Found in MantisTek GK2 Keyboards—Sends Data to China
2017-11-07 06:16

"The right keyboard can make all the difference between a victory and a defeat in a video game battlefield." If you are a gamer, you can relate to the above quote. But what if your winning weapon...

Recently Patched .NET Flaw Exploited by China-Linked Cyberspies
2017-10-18 14:16

A cyber espionage group previously linked to China has been using a recently patched .NET vulnerability in attacks aimed at organizations in the United States, including a shipbuilding company and...

'Tick' Cyber Espionage Group Linked to China
2017-10-16 09:03

The cyber espionage group known as Bronze Butler and Tick continues to target Japan using custom-built malware. Evidence found by researchers suggests that the actor is based in China. read more

China Bans WhatsApp Messenger
2017-09-26 08:57

Popular instant messaging app WhatsApp has already been struggling for its existence in China ever since July when Chinese government blocked its users from sending photos and videos over the app....

China Bans Fundraising Through Initial Coin Offering (ICO)
2017-09-04 09:51

China's central bank today announced an immediate ban on all ICO—Initial Coin Offering—fundraising, to prevent fraud and illegal fundraising. ICO is the hottest new thing in the blockchain world,...

China-linked KHRAT Operators Adopt New Delivery Techniques (Security Week)
2017-09-01 13:49

A recently observed KHRAT remote access Trojan (RAT) infection campaign uses updated spear phishing, download and execution techniques, Palo Alto Networks security researchers warn. read more

China Enforces Real-Name Policy to Regulate Online Comments (The Hackers News)
2017-08-29 01:06

If you reside in China, your Internet life within the borders will soon be even more challenging. Last Friday, China's top Internet regulator announced a new set of rules that would force citizens...

China Demands Internet Platforms Verify Users' True Identity (Security Week)
2017-08-28 11:17

China has ordered the country's internet platforms to verify users' true identity before letting them post online content, the latest step by authorities to tighten policing of the web. read more

China Opens its First 'Cyber Court' (Security Week)
2017-08-18 16:33

China's first "cyber court" was launched on Friday to settle online disputes, as the legal system attempts to keep up with the explosion of mobile payment and e-commerce. read more