Taiwan Reports Tenfold Surge in Chinese Cyberattacks on Energy Infrastructure
In 2025, Taiwan experienced a massive 1,000% increase in Chinese cyberattacks specifically targeting its energy infrastructure, signaling a shift toward probing critical physical systems. Reports from the National Security Bureau indicate that these state-sponsored operations often coincide with significant political events and diplomatic activities to exert strategic pressure. Beyond power and fuel networks, hackers used advanced techniques like supply chain compromises and software exploitation to target hospitals, military communications, and the semiconductor industry. To counter these persistent threats, Taiwan is fostering international intelligence sharing with over 30 countries and strengthening domestic industrial control systems. Managed service providers like Technijian emphasize that these developments serve as a global case study for the necessity of multi-layered defense and resilience in modern infrastructure. ... Read More
