In 2024, cyber threat actors in China launched 24 cyberattacks with a political dimension against other countries. 10 of these attacks were conducted by a state-affiliated group, while seven were directed at critical infrastructure targets. Additionally, four attacks were non-politicized attack on political targets.
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Number of cyber incidents with a political dimension initiated by China in 2024, by attack characteristic
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SWP. (January 6, 2025). Number of cyber incidents with a political dimension initiated by China in 2024, by attack characteristic [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved July 13, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1428516/china-launched-political-cyberattacks-by-characteristic/
SWP. "Number of cyber incidents with a political dimension initiated by China in 2024, by attack characteristic." Chart. January 6, 2025. Statista. Accessed July 13, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1428516/china-launched-political-cyberattacks-by-characteristic/
SWP. (2025). Number of cyber incidents with a political dimension initiated by China in 2024, by attack characteristic. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: July 13, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1428516/china-launched-political-cyberattacks-by-characteristic/
SWP. "Number of Cyber Incidents with a Political Dimension Initiated by China in 2024, by Attack Characteristic." Statista, Statista Inc., 6 Jan 2025, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1428516/china-launched-political-cyberattacks-by-characteristic/
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Number of cyber incidents with a political dimension initiated by China in 2024, by attack characteristic [Graph], SWP, January 6, 2025. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1428516/china-launched-political-cyberattacks-by-characteristic/
