Thursday, 6 August, 2026
Firewall Retaliation: China Probes Palo Alto Networks Over National Security
By TechShots Studio
China’s Cyberspace Administration has opened a formal cybersecurity review into products sold by US-based Palo Alto Networks. Citing national security laws to protect critical infrastructure, the probe formalizes earlier warnings urging domestic firms to avoid foreign security software. While China accounts for under 2% of the company's revenue, the review signals escalating tech tensions and potential retaliation against American technology vendors.
Read full story at REUTERS