Taiwan Threat Landscape Report’s CEO Brief

Key Cybersecurity Insights for Business Leaders

• Taiwan Is a Primary Target: 80% of dark web threats focus solely on Taiwan, showing deliberate and targeted attack campaigns.
• Government and Strategic Industries Are Most Exposed: Public Administration leads at 11.98%, followed by Information (9.92%), Manufacturing (9.50%), and Finance and Insurance (8.68%).
• Manufacturing Is a High-Value Target: Taiwan’s role in global semiconductor and electronics supply chains increases its exposure to espionage and data-driven attacks.
• Ransomware Activity Is Fragmented: Qilin (18.7%), The Gentlemen (10.7%), and NightSpire (9.3%) lead, while 61.3% of attacks come from smaller groups.
• Phishing Campaigns Target Government Functions: National Security and International Affairs (29.63%) and Public Administration (22.22%) dominate phishing activity.
• Logistics-Themed Phishing Exploits Business Operations: Delivery Services account for 14.81% of phishing attacks, using shipping and customs lures.

Why This Report Matters for CEOs

Cyber risk in Taiwan directly affects operational continuity, intellectual property protection, and global supply chain stability. The concentration of attacks on government institutions and manufacturing highlights how cyber threats intersect with both economic and geopolitical factors. For business leaders, this means cybersecurity is not only a technical concern but a strategic priority that impacts long-term growth, resilience, and competitive advantage.