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Beijing launches websites for reporting cybersecurity vulnerabilities in systems, apps and smart cars

  • Aim is to keep Beijing abreast of loopholes within country’s mobile apps, connected cars and other internet products that could be exploited by cybercriminals
  • Though mainly aimed at industry professionals such as app developers, everyday users can also make reports on the four platforms

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The aim is to keep Beijing abreast of any loopholes within the country’s mobile apps, connected cars and other internet products that could be exploited by cybercriminals. Photo: Shutterstock
Coco Feng
The Chinese government launched at least four websites on Wednesday for the reporting of vulnerabilities in networks, apps, industrial control systems and smart cars, as Beijing increasingly prioritises internet security.

The websites, officially called “cyberspace security and vulnerability professional databases”, are aimed at giving Beijing real-time updates about any loopholes within the country’s mobile apps, connected cars, automation systems and other general internet products that could be exploited by hackers or cybercriminals.

The four websites were launched by the cyberspace security bureau of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) and will be operated by state-backed institutions.

One database accepts reports of potential weak spots in computers, telecommunications equipment, artificial intelligence and blockchain products.

Another handles problems in a wide range of industries, including materials, electronics, defence, energy, transport and civil nuclear facilities. The state-backed institution running the database, namely the China Industrial Control Systems Cyber Emergency Response Team (CICS-CERT), will also help to develop targeted solutions.

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