Taiwan has accused China of an average of 2.8 million cyberattacks daily, a 17 percent increase from last year's 2.4 million attacks. According to the National Security Bureau, the goal of these attacks is to target government systems, medical and defense sectors, and to sow distrust by spreading misinformation.
Cybersecurity Alert: Taiwan has revealed that an average of 2.8 million cyberattacks are being carried out daily by China, which is 17 percent higher than last year's 2.4 million attacks. Taiwan's National Security Bureau stated that these attacks are targeting government departments, medical, defense, telecom, and energy sectors. These attacks are attempting to erode public trust by spreading misinformation using online troll armies. China has rejected the allegations and counter-accused Taiwan.
Number of Cyberattacks Increased
Taiwan has revealed that an average of 2.8 million cyberattacks are being carried out daily by China, which is 17 percent higher than last year's 2.4 million attacks. According to data from the National Security Bureau (NSB), the objective of these attacks is to steal intelligence, target medical systems, defense, telecom, and energy sectors, and reduce trust in the government's cyber defense by spreading misinformation.
Use of Social Media and Online Trolls
The NSB reported that approximately 10,000 social media accounts were identified, which were sending 1.5 million misleading messages. Online troll armies are being used in these attacks. Taiwanese officials state that these cyberattacks are an attempt to assault its sovereignty and sow distrust in government systems.
China's Counterattack
China, blaming Taiwan, stated that cyberattacks are also originating from its side. Recently, China announced rewards for information on 18 Taiwanese military officers, accusing them of spreading separatist messages. Military and cyber disputes have long persisted between Taiwan and China, and these accusations are part of that ongoing tension.
The escalating cyber tension between Taiwan and China has raised questions about regional security. Experts emphasize the need for both sides to focus on diplomatic and cybersecurity measures to protect citizens and sensitive infrastructure from harm.
