Cyberattacks Targeting Businesses Linked to Hong Kong Traffic

The Ministry of Digital Affairs reported that nearly half of recent cyberattacks targeting more than 10 businesses and online platforms in Taiwan involved artificial intelligence. Officials stated that some attack traffic appeared to originate from Hong Kong. These attacks affected over 1 million personal records, including names, phone numbers, email addresses, and order details.

The attacks exploit security vulnerabilities, such as weak passwords and unpatched software, allowing attackers to find doors and try keys more quickly and at a lower cost. While no credit card or payment information breaches have been confirmed, the incidents highlight growing risks to business data security.