Chinese State-Sponsored Cyberattacks on Taiwan

Chinese state-sponsored hackers intensify attacks on Taiwan to steal technology and spy on diplomatic initiatives. Insikt Group report focuses on RedJuliett cyber-espionage group linked to Chinese government targeting Taiwan. Cybersecurity firms Microsoft and CrowdStrike also detected the group's activities. RedJuliett traced back to Fuzhou, China, with a focus on Taiwan. Group targeted academic, government, think tank, and technology organizations in Taiwan, including aerospace and semiconductor companies. Increased activity coincided with Taiwan's presidential election season. Chinese government interfered in the election to intimidate voters. RedJuliett used sophisticated hacking tools and LotL techniques. Activities align with Beijing's objectives to gather intelligence on Taiwan's economic policy, trade, and diplomatic relations.