In this Sept. 16, 2011 photo, media mogul Tsai Eng-meng smiles during a public event in Taipei, Taiwan. Appearing last year before Taiwanese regulators, billionaire media magnate Tsai appeared perplexed over a decision to fine his flagship newspaper for carrying camouflaged advertising on behalf of China's Communist government. Tsai, whose pro-China views have made him a lightning rod for criticism on this island of 23 million people, is on the verge of expanding his already substantial Taiwanese media empire through the acquisition of a 32 percent share in Next Media, currently owned by Jimmy Lai, an outspoken anti-communist reviled by Beijing. (AP Photo/Jameson Wu)
Taiwan says Chinese hackers step up cyberattacks
Published: 04:38:46 AM, Thu 21 March 2013 UTC
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan says Chinese computer hackers have expanded the scope of their attacks from gathering military intelligence to stealing business secrets from the island's high-tech companies.
Tsai Teh-sheng of the island's primary intelligence agency said late Wednesday that Taiwan has created a shield to protect government offices from "severe" Chinese cyberattacks.
But he pointed out that Chinese hackers are able to sabotage privately controlled infrastructural networks, including those belonging to banks and transportation companies.
Despite Tsai's warnings, analysts say Chinese hackers are unlikely to attack Taiwanese interests amid the rapidly warming relations between the sides.
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