The Chinese government launched at least four websites on Wednesday for the reporting of vulnerabilities in networks, apps, industrial control systems and smart cars, as Beijing increasingly prioritises internet security . The websites, officially called “cyberspace security and vulnerability professional databases”, are aimed at giving Beijing real-time updates about any loopholes within the country’s mobile apps, connected cars, automation systems and other general internet products that could be exploited by hackers or cybercriminals. The four websites were launched by the cyberspace security bureau of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) and will be operated by state-backed institutions. One…