📊Executive Summary

Recent cybersecurity research has revealed a significant increase in Chinese cyber espionage targeting Taiwan's semiconductor industry. Between March and June 2025, multiple state-sponsored actors conducted phishing campaigns against various Taiwanese semiconductor entities, including manufacturers and supply chain partners. This surge in cyber activity poses a risk to Australian businesses relying on global tech supply chains, as it may lead to intellectual property theft from Taiwanese firms. The article highlights the importance for companies to assess their exposure to risks associated with these cyber threats, particularly in light of China's strategic push for semiconductor self-sufficiency and recent export controls from the US and Taiwan....