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Taiwan Faces Surge in Chinese Cyberattacks Amid Tensions

1/8/2026

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In 2025, Chinese cyberattacks on Taiwan averaged 2.63 million daily, up 6% from 2024, per the National Security Bureau.
The attacks targeted critical infrastructure, including hospitals and banks, and were often synchronized with military drills.
The National Security Bureau described the approach as hybrid warfare designed to disrupt Taiwan's governance and social functions.
Attacks intensified during politically sensitive events and threatened Taiwan's semiconductor sector, including Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), amid U.S.–China competition.

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In 2025, Chinese cyberattacks on Taiwan averaged 2.63 million daily, up 6% from 2024, per the National Security Bureau.
The attacks targeted critical infrastructure, including hospitals and banks, and were often synchronized with military drills.
The National Security Bureau described the approach as hybrid warfare designed to disrupt Taiwan's governance and social functions.
Attacks intensified during politically sensitive events and threatened Taiwan's semiconductor sector, including Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), amid U.S.–China competition.