{"id":6829,"date":"2017-01-06T16:00:57","date_gmt":"2017-01-06T21:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.psafe.com\/en\/blog\/?p=6829"},"modified":"2017-01-06T14:01:01","modified_gmt":"2017-01-06T19:01:01","slug":"know-chinas-new-cybersecurity-law","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.psafe.com\/en\/blog\/know-chinas-new-cybersecurity-law\/","title":{"rendered":"What You Should Know About China\u2019s New Cybersecurity Law"},"content":{"rendered":"

In an effort to prevent Chinese citizens and businesses from hacking threats and international spying, China has approved a new cybersecurity law that is intended to increase the country\u2019s control over technology and information. Further, censorship of information is not only encouraged, but is now an element of their cybersecurity plan. The cybersecurity law will increase surveillance of the internet in China, by also requiring that Chinese citizens use their real names and information for all websites or social media networks.<\/span><\/p>\n

The cybersecurity law has been criticized by foreign governments, in addition to top security and economy experts, as being harmful to the Chinese economy. It may also be ineffective at actually improving national cybersecurity \u2014 if that\u2019s really the government\u2019s concern. Beginning next year, the cybersecurity law will be strictly enforced and the Chinese government will attempt to control and regulate the internet in China.<\/span><\/p>\n

Read More: What Does the Government Spend on Cybersecurity?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

How This Could Increase Security Threats<\/b><\/h2>\n

Domestic and foreign businesses operating in China will be affected by this law, although it is still unclear precisely how they will be affected other than censorship. Businesses will be required to report security breaches to the Chinese government and inform citizens of any security breaches. While this is a good cybersecurity measure in theory, it could be easily taken advantage of by the Chinese government.<\/p>\n

According to the Economist, China wants domestic and foreign businesses to pass on any information or data relevant to China to the Chinese government for safe storage. Many businesses fear that this may result in an increased risk of data theft, or worse, jeopardize the security of businesses and their products by requiring that businesses get approval for security measures and software. Remember Apple\u2019s refusal to provide the US government with a \u201ckey\u201d to bypass their security measures and allow access to a locked iPhone? This law is similar in that it could require businesses to give a \u201ckey\u201d to the Chinese government. That business\u2019s security information could then be more vulnerable to hacking opportunities, or sold to state-sponsored groups or other governments. Many foreign governments fear that this could be taken a step further, and used to favor Chinese businesses over foreign businesses.<\/p>\n

Protect Your Device From Security Threats<\/b><\/h2>\n

Security threats and other types of malware are increasingly common issues in the technological age. As governments increase their cybersecurity efforts, do your part by increasing the security of your device and information. Download antivirus software, such as <\/span>DFNDR<\/a><\/span>, to protect your Android against malware 24\/7.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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