Taiwan Government Departments Face Double the Cyberattacks in 2024

Cyberattacks on Taiwan's government departments have doubled in 2024 compared to the previous year, averaging a staggering 2.4 million attacks per day. This alarming increase has been attributed to Chinese cyber forces, according to the island's National Security Bureau.

This surge in cyberattacks comes amidst heightened tensions between Taiwan and China. Beijing has been escalating its military and political pressure on the democratically governed island, aiming to force it to accept its sovereignty claim. This pressure includes daily military drills, incursions by balloons near the island, and now, a significant increase in cyberattacks.

Taiwan has repeatedly condemned these actions as "grey-zone harassment." This term refers to actions that fall below the threshold of traditional warfare but still aim to destabilize and intimidate the target. The escalating cyberattacks are a worrying development in this ongoing conflict, highlighting the growing threat posed by China's cyber capabilities.