China Weaponizes Cyber Attribution in Escalating Tech Conflict with Taiwan
China's Ministry of State Security is orchestrating a public campaign to attribute cyberattacks to Taiwan's government, leveraging private cybersecurity firms to release technical evidence and name individuals. This shift from denial to aggressive naming-and-shaming mirrors Western tactics, aiming to pressure Taiwan, justify future operations, and reshape global cybersecurity narratives. The collaboration with companies like Antiy and QiAnXin exposes how geopolitical agendas are compromising private sector credibility and escalating digital espionage risks.