Taiwan’s National Security Bureau (BBN) reports that in 2024, Taiwan’s government network is subject to 2.4 million hacking attacks per day. China is said to be responsible for most of these operations. Beijing has consistently denied such accusations.
The main target of attacks was the telecommunications sector, which is expected to grow by 650 percent by 2023. Attempts have also been made to hit the transport and defense sectors. Taiwan’s National Security Bureau said in a report released Sunday that most of the operations were “effectively detected and shut down.” “Analysis of Cyber Attack Techniques in China in 2024.”
Taiwan. Hacking attacks
According to the service, hackers are using “increasingly sophisticated” techniques to steal data and infiltrate government agencies, institutions and companies, including Taiwan’s technologically advanced manufacturing industry.
According to Taiwanese authorities, Chinese hackers, including: DDoS attacks aimed at shutting down websites and systems related to the transportation and financial sectors while Beijing’s military was conducting military exercises near the island. According to the National Security Bureau, these actions are designed to intensify the effects of harassment and military intimidation.
Agence France Presse mentioned that several countries, especially the United States, in recent years have expressed concern about hacking activities supported by the government in Beijing, among others, in government institutions and the armed forces of these countries.
Hacking attacks. China refuses
Beijing authorities have consistently denied involvement in such activities. They stress that they oppose and fight all forms of cyber attacks.
China’s new foreign ministry spokesman, Guo Jiakun, declined to comment on the Taiwan intelligence report on Monday, saying it was not a question for the foreign ministry.
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