Security Breach: Taiwan's Cyber Battle Intensifies Amid Rising Chinese Threats

In 2024, Taiwan experienced a significant increase in cyberattacks, with incidents doubling to 2.4 million per day. Most attacks are attributed to Chinese cyber forces, targeting key sectors like telecommunications and defense. These actions heighten tensions as Beijing intensifies efforts to assert its sovereignty claim over Taiwan.

Cyberattacks on Taiwan's government have surged, with an average of 2.4 million hits daily in 2024, as per the National Security Bureau.

Chinese cyber forces are blamed for most of the attacks, part of Beijing's increased pressure on Taiwan, using tactics like DDoS attacks during military drills.

China's cyber activities target key infrastructure, seeking to disrupt Taiwan's operations and influence politics, technology, and security, according to the report.

(With inputs from agencies.)