US EditionChina-linked hackers target Taiwan's chip industry with increasing attacks, researchers say
TAIWAN, JUL 17 – At least three China-aligned groups targeted 15 to 20 organizations using phishing and malware to advance China’s goal of semiconductor self-sufficiency amid export controls.
- Researchers reported on July 16 that at least three China-linked hacking groups increased cyber-espionage targeting Taiwan's semiconductor industry and investment analysts.
- The spike coincided with rising U.S. export restrictions on China regarding US-designed chips often made in Taiwan, which China aims to replace to reduce supply reliance.
- The attacks included phishing using compromised Taiwanese university emails and impersonations of fictitious firms to deliver malware and seek collaboration across about 15 to 20 organizations.
- Mark Kelly of Proofpoint highlighted that new types of targets have emerged, with the number of emails varying from just a few sent to specific individuals up to around 80 messages aimed at broader company-wide information gathering, while the Chinese embassy denied any involvement and reiterated China’s strong stance against all forms of cybercrime.
- These campaigns suggest ongoing efforts aligned with Chinese state interests to achieve semiconductor self-sufficiency amid export controls, reflecting sustained focus on Taiwan's chip sector and supply chain.
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Chinese-linked hackers are targeting the Taiwanese semiconductor industry and investment analysts as part of a string of cyber espionage campaigns, researchers said on Wednesday.
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China-linked hackers target Taiwan's chip industry with increasing attacks, researchers say
While hacking to steal data and information about the industry is not new, there is an increase in sustained hacking campaigns from several China-aligned hacking groups, researchers at Proofpoint say
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