Cybersecurity and Information Warfare

Taiwan dismantles Chinese hacker group linked to data trafficking.

Taiwan’s authorities have dismantled a Chinese hacker group named “CrazyHunter,” implicated in ransomware attacks and data trafficking tied to human trafficking networks in Taiwan and China. The group targeted hospitals and businesses, demanding ransom for stolen data, leading to the arrest of two Taiwanese individuals involved in trading sensitive records. The attacks signal a rising trend in cyber threats from China, particularly against critical sectors. Taiwan’s government emphasizes collaboration with like-minded nations to bolster cybersecurity and counteract these incursions amid escalating tensions with China over sovereignty issues.

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