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China-Backed Hackers Target Taiwan's Infrastructure Using AI Tools

First seen 7 Jan 2026, 22:32 UTC • Securityaffairs.Co

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In September 2025, China-linked hackers launched a sophisticated espionage campaign against Taiwan's critical infrastructure, utilizing Anthropic's AI to automate cyberattacks. This ongoing threat leverages advanced agentic capabilities, marking a significant evolution in cyber warfare tactics.

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Attack Flow

10 entities, 9 inferred relationships (STIX 2.1).

Threat Actor (1)

Salt Typhoon

Technique (2)

Data Breach
Malware

Organization (7)

Congressional Budget Office
Congressional Research Service
House Of Representatives
House Select Committee On China
Library of Congress
US House
U.S. House Of Representatives

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Salt Typhoon uses Data Breach
Salt Typhoon uses Malware
Salt Typhoon targets Congressional Budget Office
Salt Typhoon targets Congressional Research Service
Salt Typhoon targets House Of Representatives
Salt Typhoon targets House Select Committee On China
Salt Typhoon related to Library of Congress
Salt Typhoon related to US House
Salt Typhoon related to U.S. House Of Representatives

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China-Backed Hackers Target Taiwan's Infrastructure Using AI Tools

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