Zhou Hongyi: Cybersecurity Pioneer and Co-Founder of Qihoo 360

Known For: Co-founder and CEO of Qihoo 360, a leading Chinese internet security company providing antivirus software, web browsers, and mobile security solutions. Early Life and Education Zhou Hongyi was born in Xi’an, Shaanxi Province, China. He graduated from Xi’an Jiaotong University with

Baidu Cloud Launches 2026 Quantum Encryption Suite

IntroductionBaidu Cloud has unveiled its 2026 Quantum Encryption Suite, marking a significant advancement in China’s cybersecurity and cloud computing landscape. The new suite is designed to provide robust protection for sensitive data, utilizing quantum-resistant algorithms and next-generation encryption techniques. As businesses increasingly rely

Alibaba Cloud Introduces New Quantum Encryption Service

IntroductionAlibaba Cloud has launched a new quantum encryption service aimed at enhancing data security for enterprises and government agencies across China. The announcement, made in September 2025, positions Alibaba at the forefront of quantum-safe cybersecurity solutions in Asia. According to the company, the

Data Security Law 2025: Balancing Growth and Control

IntroductionChina’s Data Security Law 2025 has introduced new compliance requirements for technology companies, aiming to protect sensitive information while promoting digital innovation. The updated regulations cover data collection, storage, transfer, and cross-border sharing, emphasizing risk assessment and accountability. Analysts note that the law

Quantum Communication Networks: China’s Race for Ultra-Secure Data

Pilot networks in Beijing and Shanghai push ahead of global rivals. China has established itself as a global leader in quantum communication, a field promising ultra-secure data transfer using quantum encryption. By 2025, pilot networks in Beijing, Shanghai, and Hefei are expanding, while

Cybersecurity as Industrial Policy: China’s New Digital Defense Industry

Why cybersecurity is now treated as a growth sector alongside AI and chips. From Risk to Industry For years, cybersecurity was treated as a defensive necessity an expense to protect companies and governments from digital threats. In China, that view is changing. Cybersecurity

TransUnion says hackers stole 4.4 million customers’ personal information

Credit reporting giant TransUnion has disclosed a data breach affecting more than 4.4 million customers’ personal information. In a filing with Maine’s attorney general’s office on Thursday, TransUnion attributed the July 28 breach to unauthorized access of a third-party application storing customers’ personal data for

FBI says China’s Salt Typhoon hacked at least 200 US companies

A Chinese-backed hacking campaign that previously hacked into nine U.S. telecommunication and internet providers is now confirmed to have hacked at least 200 American companies, according to the FBI’s top cyber chief. FBI assistant director Brett Leatherman told The Washington Post that the hackers, dubbed Salt

A new security flaw in TheTruthSpy phone spyware is putting victims at risk

A stalkerware maker with a history of multiple data leaks and breaches now has a critical security vulnerability that allows anyone to take over any user account and steal their victim’s sensitive personal data, ChinaCrunch has confirmed. Independent security researcher Swarang Wade found the

Zhou Hongyi and the Cybersecurity Frontier

A Defender in the Digital Age In China’s rapidly evolving tech ecosystem, few figures embody the intersection of entrepreneurship and national security as much as Zhou Hongyi, the outspoken founder of Qihoo 360. Known for his red jacket, candid interviews, and fierce competitiveness,