Taiwan says it was hit by ‘abnormal’ AI-assisted cyber-attack
Summary
Taiwan reported it was targeted by a new kind of cyber-attack that used artificial intelligence (AI) to assist hackers. The attack started in July and affected multiple government agencies and key infrastructure companies. Taiwanese authorities and cybersecurity experts said the attacks likely came from overseas and involved AI tools working alongside human hackers.Key Facts
- Taiwan detected AI-assisted cyber-attacks on government agencies beginning July 20.
- At least 85 government user accounts were compromised, with over 2,500 personnel records stolen.
- The attack spread to Taiwan’s nuclear safety agency and at least seven energy companies.
- An Israeli AI company, Dream, identified the hacking tool as autonomous and coordinated like a cyber team.
- The attack used a hybrid approach mixing AI agents with manual hacking steps.
- Use of Simplified Chinese in communications suggests a high probability the hackers had links to China.
- Taiwan’s National Security Bureau said cyber-attacks on infrastructure increased by 6% in 2025, often coinciding with Chinese military drills.
- Taiwan’s Ministry of Digital Affairs responded by creating protective rules and improving system monitoring to stop future attacks early.
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