Taiwan Under Siege: Chinese Hackers Double Cyber-Attacks in 2024!
In 2024, Taiwanese government networks faced an onslaught of 2.4 million daily cyber-attacks, double the number from 2023. Most were traced back to Chinese state-backed hackers, who apparently swapped their abacuses for keyboards. These attacks mainly aim to steal confidential data, disrupting Taiwan’s critical infrastructure and key industries.
Hot Take:
Well, it looks like Taiwanese government networks have become the hottest nightclub in town, with Chinese state-backed hackers trying to crash the party 2.4 million times a day! Who knew cyber-attacks were the new way to say “we’re thinking of you” in international relations?
Key Points:
- Taiwan experienced an average of 2.4 million daily cyber-attacks in 2024, doubling from 1.2 million in 2023.
- Chinese state-backed hackers are the main culprits, targeting critical industries like telecommunications, transportation, and defense.
- PRC hackers use techniques such as exploiting Netcom vulnerabilities, social engineering, phishing, and DDoS attacks.
- Ransomware and data theft are used to steal Taiwanese citizens’ information and undermine government credibility.
- Taiwan’s joint security defense mechanism has been effective in sharing threat information real-time among agencies.
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