Geographic information software targeted by China's national security agency for security risks
By MLex Staff ( December 11, 2023, 10:12 GMT | Insight) -- China’s national intelligence and anti-espionage authority has announced an investigation into national security risks posed by geographic information system (GIS) software. The investigation targets certain foreign GIS software used in key Chinese industries over concerns of sensitive data theft and leakage. The Chinese Ministry of State Security said some foreign GIS software used in critical sectors like agriculture, energy, and transportation has been transmitting sensitive geographic data abroad, including information that may involve state secrets.China’s national intelligence and anti-espionage authority has announced an investigation into national security risks posed by geographic information system (GIS) software. The investigation targets certain foreign GIS software used in key Chinese industries over concerns of sensitive data theft and leakage....
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