Cybersecurity

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.sdf.org/post/40359316

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Taiwan’s approach is also notable for its emphasis on transparency and civil society involvement..

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Rather than adopting censorship-heavy models, Taiwan relies on openness, public trust and participatory defences to combat cognitive warfare."

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China’s cyber activities against Taiwan are extensive and strategically coordinated. Prominent Chinese intruder groups capable of lurking in networks have conducted long-term cyber operations against Taiwanese government agencies, critical infrastructure and private sector entities. These campaigns are not solely intelligence-gathering exercises; many implant malware and establish persistent access that could be exploited in the event of a military contingency.

Taiwan’s National Security Bureau reported more than 2.4 million intrusion attempts per day targeting government networks in 2024—more than double the previous year. Many of these are attributed to Chinese actors seeking to exfiltrate sensitive data and prepare for potential sabotage of communications, energy systems and military infrastructure. US officials have described this activity as the ‘preparation of the battlefield’, whereby China positions itself to disrupt Taiwan’s command-and-control, logistics and public services at the outset of any conflict.

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