Taipei, April 15 -- Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te urged the government and society to unite against rising cybersecurity threats during his opening remarks at Cybersec in Taipei on Tuesday, Taiwan News reported.

Lai revealed that government websites faced an average of 2.4 million intrusion attempts daily last year, double the previous year's total. This highlights the increasing need to bolster Taiwan's cybersecurity defences.

Lai also addressed the growing threat posed by ransomware group Crazy Hunter, which has targeted multiple sectors, including healthcare, education, and business.

Investigations have traced these cyberattacks back to China, intensifying concerns about the vulnerability of Taiwan's digital infrastructure. Accor...