Amid rising tensions with the West, China’s top intelligence agency has issued a new warning to its citizens: be wary of imported devices.
In a July 21 post on its official WeChat account, China’s Ministry of State Security (MSS)—China’s spy agency known for espionage operations in the United States and other countries—cautioned that foreign-made chips, smart equipment, and systems may contain “back doors” that could allow foreign actors to access sensitive information.
“The security of high-tech equipment and information systems affects each of us directly and is tied to national security,” the MSS said. “Citizens must wipe their eyes and stay vigilant.”…
China’s Spy Agency Sees Risks in Smart Equipment Imports
