Summary: In 2024, China’s cyber-operations groups significantly escalated their attacks on Taiwanese organizations, particularly targeting government and telecommunications sectors, resulting in over 2.4 million daily attack attempts. The Taiwanese National Security Bureau reported a 20% increase in successful attacks compared to the previous year, highlighting the aggressive tactics employed by China in cyberspace.
Threat Actor: China | China
Victim: Taiwan | Taiwan
Key Point :
- China’s cyberattacks on Taiwan doubled in 2024, with a focus on government and critical infrastructure.
- Telecommunications firms experienced a surge in attacks, with over sixfold increases in security events.
- Successful attacks against Taiwanese organizations rose by 20%, with government systems being the primary target.
- Geopolitical tensions and China’s policies on vulnerability disclosures are contributing to increased cyber threats.
- Companies are advised to enhance cybersecurity measures and employ deceptive techniques to slow down attackers.