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Taiwan launches US-backed cyber unit for proactive threat hunting

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Taiwan is establishing a new cyber unit focused on proactively hunting for hidden military threats within its networks. This initiative, which requires legislative approval, aims to shift the military's approach from traditional defenses to actively searching for and neutralizing hostile actors before an attack. The unit will draw on expertise and training, likely from the United States, to conduct realistic adversarial simulations and enhance Taiwan's cyber capabilities to align with international standards. AI

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Taiwan launches US-backed cyber unit for proactive threat hunting

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Lawrence Chung ·

    Taiwan sets up US-backed cyber unit to hunt hidden military threats

    Taiwan’s military plans to step up its cyber defences against mainland China with a new threat-hunting team and foreign expertise as it deepens cooperation with the US. The Information, Communications and Electronic Force Command has earmarked NT$95.93 million (US$3.03 million) i…

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