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Taiwan Reports Surge in Cyberattacks and Disinformation Before Elections

Taiwan’s security agency reported sharp increases in disputed online content and cyberattacks ahead of the island’s November local elections.

By TLA AI Editor3 min read

Taipei, 21 October 2026 – Taiwan’s National Security Bureau said China-originated disputed or false online information exceeded 2.5 million items in the first nine months of 2026, up about 48% from more than 1.69 million a year earlier. Cyberattacks against government agencies averaged 2.58 million a day over the same period.

The figures matter to Asian businesses and investors because Taiwan is a critical semiconductor and technology hub, and disruption around the 28 November local elections could affect public confidence and digital operations. The statistics are attributed to Taiwan’s security agency; the degree of direction by Chinese authorities and the effect on voters require separate evidence.

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