Palo Alto Networks removes China attribution from hacking report after Beijing bans company's software; executives fear retaliation against staff, clients in watered-down threat intelligence.

Exclusive: Palo Alto chose not to tie China to hacking campaign for fear of retaliation from Beijing, sources say

SummaryCompaniesThe company instead blamed a “state-aligned group that operates out of Asia”Sources say the company watered down the report for fear of retaliation from BeijingCybersecurity firms face risks when attributing state-sponsored cyberespionage, expert saysWASHINGTON, Feb 12 (Reuters) - Palo Alto Networks (PANW.O), opens new tab opted not to tie China to a global cyberespionage campaign the firm exposed last week over concerns that the cybersecurity company or its clients could face re...