The Chinese IT espionage – steps taken to minimize the danger
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Israeli companies have been instructed to “be careful” when purchasing information technology systems made in China. That because of the Chinese state organized Cyber attacks on government and other “Sensitive”
The Chinese across the board effort to penetrate the IT systems of governments and certain industries is a concern shared by many countries.
As reported by I-HLS the Chinese have targeted some Israeli companies in recent months.
In the meantime the u.s congress quietly tucked in a new cyber-espionage review process for U.S. government technology purchases into the funding law signed this week by President Barack Obama, reflecting growing American concerns over Chinese cyber attacks.
According to the American press the law prevents NASA, and the Justice and Commerce Departments from buying information technology systems unless federal law enforcement officials give their approval.
A provision in the 240-page spending law requires the agencies to make a formal assessment of “cyber-espionage or sabotage” risk in consultation with law enforcement authorities when considering buying information technology systems.
The assessment must include “any risk associated with such system being produced, manufactured or assembled by one or more entities that are owned, directed or subsidized” by China.
