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As Tensions Mount With China, Taiwan Sees Surge in CyberattacksAs Tensions Mount With China, Taiwan Sees Surge in Cyberattacks

In 2024, the Taiwanese government saw the daily average of attempted attacks by China double to 2.4 million, with a focus on government targets and telecommunications firms.

byRobert Lemos, Contributing Writer
Jan 15, 2025
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Chinese APT Group Is Ransacking Japan's SecretsChinese APT Group Is Ransacking Japan's Secrets
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India Readies Overhauled National Data Privacy RulesIndia Readies Overhauled National Data Privacy Rules
byNate Nelson, Contributing Writer
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Ransomware Targeting Infrastructure Hits Telecom NamibiaRansomware Targeting Infrastructure Hits Telecom Namibia
byRobert Lemos, Contributing Writer
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EagerBee Backdoor Takes Flight Against Mideast ISPs, Government TargetsEagerBee Backdoor Takes Flight Against Mideast Targets
byElizabeth Montalbano, Contributing Writer
Jan 6, 2025
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Cybersecurity Lags in Middle East Business DevelopmentCybersecurity Lags in Middle East Business Development
byPartha Gopalakrishnan
Dec 31, 2024
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