What are “Chinese cyberattacks” as described in the 2025 report?

These refer to a vast number of network intrusion attempts, including DDoS flooding and sophisticated hacking, attributed by Taiwanese authorities to state-linked cyber units in China aimed at disrupting infrastructure and stealing data.

Which sectors were most affected by these daily attacks?

Key sectors such as energy, emergency services, healthcare, banking, and technology hubs experienced the highest rates of intrusion activity, straining cybersecurity defenses.

How has Taiwan responded to the rise in cyberattacks?

Taiwan has strengthened its cyber defenses with better monitoring tools, coordinated response teams, policy reforms, and collaboration between the government and private cybersecurity firms to defend critical infrastructure.

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Chinese Cyberattacks on Taiwan Infrastructure Hit 2.6 Million a Day in 2025, Report Says

ByAmna Habib January 5, 2026January 5, 2026

In 2025, Taiwan faced an unprecedented wave of Chinese cyberattacks targeting its critical infrastructure, with an average of 2.63 million daily incidents recorded, according to a report released by Taiwan’s National Security Bureau. This figure marks a 6 percent increase from 2024 and a dramatic 113 percent jump compared to 2023, reflecting intensifying digital aggression amid rising political and military tensions between Taipei and Beijing.