cross-posted from: https://lemmy.sdf.org/post/41893545
The Czech Republic’s National Cyber and Information Security Agency (NUKIB) warns of growing risks from Chinese-linked technologies in critical sectors like energy, healthcare, transport, and government. The agency warns of risks from Chinese-made devices (phones, cars, cameras, LLMs).
“The penetration of these technologies and devices into critical industries (such as transport, energy, healthcare, public administration and others) is growing and will continue to grow in the future. Current critical infrastructure systems are increasingly dependent on storing and processing data in cloud storage and on network connectivity that allows remote operation and updates.” reads the statement published by NUKIB. “In practice, this means that suppliers of technological solutions have the ability to fundamentally influence the operation of critical infrastructure and/or access important data, and trust in the reliability of the supplier is therefore absolutely crucial. “
Czech agency warns of data transfers and remote asset control from China-linked threat actors. The entities under the Cyber Security Act must address the threat.
Many devices and cloud services transmit data to or are managed from China, giving suppliers deep influence over operations and access to sensitive data. Risky products include IP cameras, PV inverters, smart meters, healthcare tech, phones, cars, and AI models.
“Another risk factor is the increasing number of devices that are connected to the Internet, also transmit data and are remotely managed by their suppliers.” continues the statement. “Examples of risky products and services that may transmit data to or are managed from the PRC include IP cameras, PV inverters, so-called “smart meters”, healthcare, cloud storage, highly complex personal devices (phones, watches), connected vehicles (electric cars), large language models and others;”
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