The website of Taiwan's presidential office was among those hit by cyber attacks during US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to the island. Photo: Sam Yeh / AFP/FileSource: AFPMajor Taiwanese government websites were temporarily forced offline by cyber attacks believed to be linked to China and Russia during US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to the island, Taipei said Thursday. The websites of the presidential office, foreign ministry and the main government English portal came under attack Tuesday night when Pelosi arrived for a landmark visit that enraged Beijing. Never miss important updates"As cyber attacks from foreign hostile forces could still occur at any time, the foreign ministry will continue to remain vigilant," spokeswoman Joanne Ou told reporters Thursday. Officials have said Taiwanese government agencies face around five million cyber attacks and probes a day.

Source: Daily Nation August 04, 2022 14:21 UTC