Tech companies in China's Chongqing summoned over cybersecurity lapses
( March 12, 2025, 05:10 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Two tech companies in China's Chongqing municipality were jointly summoned by local Internet and public security authorities for failing to implement adequate cybersecurity measures and fulfill platform responsibilities, according to the Chongqing Internet Information Office. The website and platform they operated were found to contain infringing and harmful content due to weaknesses in technical protection, leading to domain hijacking and malicious file uploads on the affiliated websites. The two companies were urged to strengthen cybersecurity technical safeguards, conduct regular risk assessments and mitigate cybersecurity risks.The statement follows:...
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