Risky Bulletin Risky Bulletin: China bans Israeli and US cybersecurity products
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Jan 15, 2026 China has ordered a halt on using cybersecurity products from major US and Israeli companies, sparking concerns in the tech world. Meanwhile, significant price hikes in RAM could squeeze firewall manufacturers' profits by 2026. In other news, a new law allows victims of deepfake porn to file lawsuits, while a recent DDoS attack leaked the personal data of 4,500 ICE agents. Lumen's takedown of the Kimwolf botnet helps protect nearly 250,000 devices, showcasing ongoing battles against cyber threats.
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China Bans Select Foreign Cybersecurity Vendors
- China has ordered local firms to stop using cybersecurity products from certain US and Israeli vendors due to national security concerns.
- The ban includes VMware, Fortinet, Palo Alto Networks and Checkpoint, signaling geopolitical influence on vendor trust.
CISA Director Nomination Reignited
- Sean Plankey was re-nominated for CISA director after a stalled confirmation last year due to bipartisan blocks in the Senate.
- His re-nomination highlights continued political contention over leadership at US cyber agencies.
DRAM Hike Threatens Firewall Margins
- A spike in DRAM prices is expected to drive up firewall costs as memory doubles in price.
- Wedbush predicts firewall vendors will face thinner margins in 2026 due to rising component costs.