China Launches 2.6 Million Daily Cyberattacks on Taiwan in 2025 Amid Rising Tensions
Taiwan’s primary intelligence agency reported that Chinese hackers conducted an average of 2.6 million cyberattacks per day in 2025, attributing the campaign to five state-linked hacker groups from China. The surge in attacks coincides with escalating geopolitical tensions between Beijing and Taipei, as cross-strait relations deteriorate.
The disclosure highlights the intensifying cyber warfare dimension of the conflict, with Taiwan’s digital infrastructure facing relentless targeting. While the specific methods and objectives of the attacks remain undisclosed, the scale underscores China’s aggressive cyber posture as regional hostilities persist.
No further details on the impact of the breaches or Taiwan’s defensive measures were provided. The development follows a pattern of heightened cyber activity in the region, with both sides engaging in digital espionage and disruption efforts.
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"type": "Cyber Attack",
"date": "1/2025",
"severity": "100",
"impact": "5",
"explanation": "Attack threatening the organization's existence"{'affected_entities': [{'industry': 'Public Sector, National Security',
'location': 'Taiwan',
'name': 'Taiwan government and infrastructure',
'type': 'Government, Critical Infrastructure'}],
'date_detected': '2025',
'date_publicly_disclosed': '2025',
'description': "Taiwan's main intelligence agency revealed that Chinese "
'hackers made an average of 2.6 million cyber attacks per day '
'in 2025. It held five hacker groups from China responsible '
'for this, amid growing China-Taiwan tensions.',
'investigation_status': 'Ongoing',
'motivation': 'Geopolitical conflict, espionage',
'post_incident_analysis': {'root_causes': 'Geopolitical tensions between '
'China and Taiwan'},
'references': [{'date_accessed': '2025',
'source': 'Taiwan intelligence agency'}],
'threat_actor': ['Five Chinese hacker groups'],
'title': 'China Hits Taiwan With 2.6 Million Daily Cyber Attacks in 2025 as '
'Conflict Looms',
'type': 'Cyber Attack'}