Google Freezes Chinese Websites And Certificate Authority

Thousands of Chinese websites will soon be marked unsafe by Google’s Chrome browser. Adam Langley, a Google security engineer, says, “On Friday, March 20th, we became aware of unauthorized digital certificates for several Google domains. The certificates were issued by an intermediate certificate authority apparently held by a company called MCS Holdings. This intermediate certificate […]

Chinese Internet Company Sets Domain Name Record With USD17 Million Purchase

How much is a good website domain name worth these days? An insider from Qihoo 360 confirmed that the company has invested USD17 million, which is about CNY110 million, to acquire the top-level domain 360.com. This top-level domain was previously owned by telecom carrier Vodafone. At present, the domain has directed to Qihoo 360’s search […]

Beijing Subway Vulnerability Can Disrupt Normal Transportation Operation

Crushing masses of people, airborne viruses, and smelly air are not the only threats for travelers on Beijing’s subway system as a hacker has revealed a new technology exploit that can bring havoc to the capital city’s underground transportation maze.

Beijing’s Public Security Bureau Forms Internet Security Alliance

The network security safeguard team of the Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau and the Chinese Internet security company Qihoo 360 jointly announced they will establish a network security anti-fraud initiative. The initiative’s official website at Fanzhapian.360.cn has officially started operation. Meanwhile, Ye Manqing, director of the network security safeguard team, announced that with the approval […]

Baidu Sues Qihoo 360 In China For Search Engine Sitemap Format Plagiarism

Beijing Baidu Netcom Science and Technology Company Ltd. is claiming CNY500,000 in damages as it sues rival Beijing Qihoo Technology Company Ltd. for for allegedly plagiarizing the sitemap documentation content and format of the Zhanzhang.baidu.com platform.

China’s Qihoo 360 Revenue Up 58.6% In Q1 2013

Chinese Internet company Qihoo 360 published its unaudited financial report for the first quarter of 2013, stating that by March 31, the company’s operating revenue was USD109.9 million, a year-on-year increase of 58.6%; however, its net profit was USD5.6 million, a year-on-year decrease of 60%.

Wikipedia Who? Qihoo 360 Readies Chinese Internet Encyclopedia Service

Qihoo 360’s search engine product has added a new Wikipedia-like encyclopedia service, which is reportedly undergoing internal testing and will be launched to the public soon.

China’s Qihoo 360 Launches Photo Search Service

Chinese Internet company Qihoo 360 formally launched the beta version of its photo search service, a sub-product of its So.com search site, in China.

Chinese Online Literature Search Service Opened By Cloudary, Qihoo 360

Cloudary, the Internet literature subsidiary of Shanda Interactive Entertainment Limited, and Qihoo 360 have inked a strategic cooperation to jointly provide Internet literature search contents to Chinese users.

China’s Qihoo 360 Taunts Hackers To Crack Security Software

Chinese Internet security company Qihoo 360 has launched a new security vulnerability response platform to invite related experts to challenge the security of its products.

China’s Sogou.com Reported USD7 Million Revenue From Website Navigation

Wang Xiaochuan, chief executive officer of Sogou.com, said that the company’s revenue from search engine, website navigation, and games were USD22 million, USD7 million, and USD1 million, respectively, in the second quarter of 2012.

Kingsoft’s New Browser Sets Up Battle For Web Access In China

Chinese Internet security company Kingsoft Network announced that its secured web browser has formally started public beta tests.

Kingsoft Network Begins Recruiting Beta Testers For Chinese Web Browser

Kingsoft Network has reportedly launched its Web browser initiative and the new product is currently undergoing beta testing.

Qihoo 360’s Safebox Software Will Integrate With Uuu9.com

Chinese Internet security software provider Qihoo 360 announced that its 360Safebox software will be integrated into Uuu9.com, a Chinese portal for gaming information.

Avira Strikes New Chinese Internet Security Deal

Just days after Avira announced a deal with Chinese portal Tencent, Avira has now also done a deal with Chinese Internet security provider Qihoo 360.

Qihoo 360, Renren.com Form Internet Browser Security Partnership

Chinese Internet security software provider Qihoo 360 and social networking site Renren.com have jointly announced that the two parties have formed a strategic partnership for Internet security and open platform cooperation in China.

China’s Qihoo 360 To Launch IPO In NYSE

According to a document submitted by Qihoo 360 to the U.S. supervision organization, the Chinese Internet security company plans to launch its initial public offering in New York Stock Exchange, with the share code of QIHU.

Malware Attacks Don’t Keep Tencent From Generating More China Revenue

Tencent Holdings Limited, one of China’s top Internet firms, announced its unaudited consolidated results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2010.