As Tensions Mount With China, Taiwan Sees Surge in Cyberattacks

**Summary:** Taiwan experienced a sharp escalation in Chinese cyber operations in 2024, with nation-state actors employing phishing and zero-day exploits to target government agencies, telecommunications firms, and transportation; the National Security Bureau reported ~2.4 million daily attack attempts, a doubling from 2023, and at least 906 successful attacks focused largely on government and critical infrastructure.