Leaked Chinese data shows Taiwan potential 'hacker springboard': NICS

A recent major leak of surveillance data from China shows Beijing could use Taiwan as a "springboard" for hackers to launch cyberattacks, according to the National Institute of Cyber Security (NICS) under Taiwan's Ministry of Digital Affairs, which urged the public to remain cautious and reduce risks when logging onto Chinese social media.

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