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China Accuses Taiwan-Backed Hackers of Cyberattacks, Taiwan Denies Allegations

Beijing claims 'Anonymous 64' group targets mainland China, while Taipei refutes the accusations, calling them disinformation.

  • China's Ministry of State Security has accused a Taiwan-backed hacking group called 'Anonymous 64' of cyberattacks against targets in mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau.
  • Beijing alleges that the group is part of Taiwan's military cyber unit and aims to defame China's political system and policies.
  • Taiwanese officials have strongly denied the accusations, labeling them as baseless and part of a Chinese disinformation campaign.
  • Taiwan's Defence Minister Wellington Koo asserts that China is the primary source of global cyberattacks, targeting Taiwan and other democracies.
  • The accusations come amid escalating tensions between China and Taiwan, with both sides accusing each other of cyber warfare and spreading disinformation.
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