AI-Enabled Cyberattacks Simulated in Taiwan Crisis War Game

On July 22, 2026, U.S. lawmakers participated in a CSIS war game simulating a Taiwan crisis driven by AI-enabled cyberattacks allegedly originating from China; scenarios focused on disruptions to ports, rail systems, and airports, and explored responses, coordination with private operators, and prioritization of network defenses. The exercise highlighted AI-based methods such as credential theft and misinformation, flagged the potential misuse of advanced models (Anthropic Mythos), and raised concerns that Chinese cyber capabilities may be only months behind U.S. advancements.