Taiwan experienced a significant increase in Chinese cyberattacks in 2025, targeting critical infrastructure and intensifying around military drills and political events. The cyber campaign aims to weaken Taiwan’s defenses, support China’s strategic ambitions, and disrupt daily operations across key sectors. #ChineseCyberattacks #TaiwanInfrastructure #HybridWarfare
Keypoints
- In 2025, Taiwan faced an average of 2.63 million Chinese cyberattacks daily, a 113% increase from 2023.
- Critical sectors such as energy, hospitals, banks, and telecoms were prime targets of these attacks.
- Cyberattacks often coincided with Chinese military exercises and political events, indicating coordinated hybrid warfare.
- Tech facilities like TSMC’s semiconductor plants were targeted to steal advanced technology and proprietary data.
- Taiwan emphasizes protecting digital infrastructure as vital as military defense amid ongoing cyber threats.
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