Asia Tech Wire (Oct 16) -- The Cyber Security Association of China (CSAC) on Wednesday issued an article suggesting systematic investigation of the cybersecurity risks of Intel products.
The association mentioned the following four security issues of Intel in this article:
- frequent security vulnerability problems;
- poor reliability and indifference to user complaints;
- monitoring users under the guise of remote management;
- hidden backdoor, jeopardizing network and information security.
The article mentioned Intel's annual global revenue of more than $50 billion, nearly a quarter of which comes from the Chinese market, citing reports.
"It can be said that Intel has made a lot of money in China, but the company has instead continued to do things that harm China's interests and threaten China's national security," the article reads.
The association also noted that Intel has actively stood to suppress China on issues related to Xinjiang, asking its suppliers not to use any labor, purchase products or services from the region.
Based on the above, it "suggests initiating a cybersecurity review of Intel products sold in China to effectively safeguard China's national security and the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese consumers."
Intel China responded to CSAC's criticism on Thursday, "As a multinational company that has been operating in China for nearly 40 years, Intel strictly abides by the applicable laws and regulations of the locations where it does business."
In a statement, the company said, "Intel has always prioritized product safety and quality, and has been actively working closely with customers and the industry to ensure product safety and quality. "
"We will maintain communication with relevant authorities to clarify relevant queries and demonstrate our strong commitment to product safety and quality," it said.
