China bans dozen US and Israeli cybersecurity firms over national security concerns: report

Chinese authorities have reportedly instructed domestic companies to halt the use of cybersecurity software from over a dozen U.S. and Israeli firms, citing national security concerns.

Beijing officials warned that the software could collect sensitive data and transmit it overseas, Reuters reported, citing three sources familiar with the matter.

The directive targets American companies including VMware, Palo Alto Networks and Fortinet, along with Israeli companies such as Check Point Software Technologies...