In 2024, cyber threat actors worldwide launched 13 cyberattacks with a political dimension targeting China. Six of these cyberattacks hit the critical infrastructure of the country. Additionally, three cyberattacks we characterized as a non-politicized attack on political targets.
Number of cyber incidents with a political dimension targeting China in 2024, by attack type
Characteristic
Number of cyberattacks
Attack on critical infrastructure target(s)
6
Non-politicized attack on political target(s)
3
Attack conducted by a state-affiliated group
2
Attack conducted by a nation state
2
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SWP. (January 6, 2025). Number of cyber incidents with a political dimension targeting China in 2024, by attack type [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved June 05, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1428522/china-targeted-political-cyberattacks-by-type/
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