Taipei: The Government Service Network of the Executive Yuan has reported experiencing more than 2.8 million cyberattacks daily on average this year, as revealed in a document submitted by the National Security Bureau (NSB) to the Legislative Yuan.

According to Focus Taiwan, the document was sent to lawmakers in preparation for a legislative committee hearing scheduled for Wednesday. The NSB highlighted that hackers targeting the Government Service Network are mainly focused on critical infrastructure projects and sensitive information concerning the government's overseas collaborations. The attackers aim to gather sensitive data and disrupt key infrastructure progress, particularly in areas related to national defense, foreign affairs, and communications.

In addition to the cyberattacks, the NSB report indicated that Taiwan's intelligence agencies have detected over 1.5 million pieces of controversial information posted through more than 10,800 abnormal online accounts this year. The NSB accused China of orchestrating this campaign, asserting that the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) employs controversial information to "use Taiwan to attack Taiwan" and "reproduce content to amplify their attacks," the report stated.

The NSB report noted that most of these accounts, often disguised as forums and Facebook accounts, spread false data to manipulate public opinion, escalate internal conflict in Taiwan, endorse China, and foster distrust of the United States. In terms of espionage tactics, the NSB reported that 24 individuals, including 13 retired and current military officers, were indicted for espionage in the first nine months of 2025. These cases mostly involved former officers attempting to recruit active officers to gather confidential government information.

Assessing China's cyber strategies, the NSB explained that China's People's Liberation Army (PLA), along with national security and police agencies, has formed a coordinated network and established a cyber army with the Chinese public to launch cyberattacks on Taiwan and obtain sensitive data. The Chinese cyberattack operators employ a dual strategy, blending covert infiltration with political manipulation to conduct psychological operations aimed at eroding Taiwanese public trust in their government.

With local government elections approaching nationwide in 2026, the NSB anticipates that the CCP will likely escalate its efforts to interfere in Taiwan's affairs. The bureau pledged to investigate any irregularities during the election season to ensure a smooth electoral process.