In 2023, cyber threat actors worldwide launched three cyberattacks with a political dimension targeting China. Two of these cyberattacks hit the critical infrastructure of the country. One cyberattack we characterized as a non-politicized attack on political targets.
Number of cyber incidents with a political dimension targeting China in 2023, by attack type
Characteristic
Number of cyberattacks
Attack on critical infrastructure target(s)
2
Attack conducted by a state-affiliated group
1
Non-politicized attack on political target(s)
1
Attack conducted by non-state actors with political goals
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SWP. (December 13, 2023). Number of cyber incidents with a political dimension targeting China in 2023, by attack type [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 25, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1428522/china-targeted-political-cyberattacks-by-type/
SWP. "Number of cyber incidents with a political dimension targeting China in 2023, by attack type." Chart. December 13, 2023. Statista. Accessed December 25, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1428522/china-targeted-political-cyberattacks-by-type/
SWP. (2023). Number of cyber incidents with a political dimension targeting China in 2023, by attack type. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 25, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1428522/china-targeted-political-cyberattacks-by-type/
SWP. "Number of Cyber Incidents with a Political Dimension Targeting China in 2023, by Attack Type." Statista, Statista Inc., 13 Dec 2023, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1428522/china-targeted-political-cyberattacks-by-type/
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Number of cyber incidents with a political dimension targeting China in 2023, by attack type [Graph], SWP, December 13, 2023. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1428522/china-targeted-political-cyberattacks-by-type/
