Taiwan Confirms AI-Powered Cyberattack on Government Agencies
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Taiwan Digital Ministry
Taiwan
July 2026
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Taiwan's Digital Ministry confirmed an unusual cyberattack in July involving autonomous AI agents. The attack targeted 21 government networks, compromising 85 accounts and stealing over 2,500 personnel records. Evidence suggests a likely connection to actors linked to the People's Republic of China.
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