Taiwan denies cyber hacks, points the finger at China
Taiwanese citizens accused of recent hacks
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Government officials in Taiwan have denied accusations of hacking from China, instead claiming the reverse is true.
The Chinese government says that hacking group Anonymous 64 has been hitting targets in China with cyberattacks, and has released the images of three Taiwanese citizens it claims were members of the group.
Taiwan’s premier, Cho Jung-tai, accused China of spreading fake news as a pretense to attack his nation, which he insisted must ‘respond forcefully’ to the claims, with the government asking the public to report any instances of ‘anti-propaganda sabotage’.
A wider conflict
Defense minister Wellington Koo also claimed China’s accusations were untrue, and that China is the leading power behind hackings across the globe,
“China is the first country when it comes to daily cyberattacks, doing it against Taiwan and countries with similar democratic ideals. They are the real originators,” he said. “As for what they have publicized, the military has the conviction to defend the country and will not shirk from doing so because of this, and nor will it have a chilling effect.”
Taiwan recently accused China ofpoaching its tech engineersin order to boost efforts to develop and build semiconductors. Since Taiwan is the leading producer of semiconductors, the claims intensified tensions between the nations.
The clashes between the two states are within the global context of a seemingly never ending back and forthbetween global powers, with cyber attacks, hacking groups, andhardware restrictions.
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With tech becoming increasingly vital not just to national security, but to the everyday lives of so many, it’s clear that the race for tech development and cyber security will continue to play a central role in foreign policy going forward.
ViaReuters
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Ellen has been writing for almost four years, with a focus on post-COVID policy whilst studying for BA Politics and International Relations at the University of Cardiff, followed by an MA in Political Communication. Before joining TechRadar Pro as a Junior Writer, she worked for Future Publishing’s MVC content team, working with merchants and retailers to upload content.
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