Taiwan high-tech industry received largest volume of DDoS attacks last month, says Akamai Technologies

Taiwan News
Date: 2017/03/15
By: Judy Lin, Taiwan News, Staff Reporter

TAIPEI (Taiwan News)—Most denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks launched by hackers from Feb. 15 to March 14, 2017 in Taiwan targeted the high-tech industry, according to statistics compiled by leading global content delivery network provider Akamai Technologies.

Industries in Taiwan that were most severely attacked by hackers were the high

technology industry (61.8 percent), manufacturing industry (17.6 percent) and the financial services industry (7 percent), according to statistics compiled by Akamai’s intelligent platform that delivers 30 percent of the global Internet traffic.

The majority of the hacks were launched from IP addresses in Taiwan, followed by Alabama in the U.S., and Brazil.

“It is often a misconception that most attacks are launched from abroad,” said Akamai’s Security Business Unit director Amol Mathur. “Attacks are coming both domestic and outside.”    [FULL  STORY]

Focus Taiwan
Date: 2017/03/15
By: Chen Wei-ting and Elizabeth Hsu

Taipei, March 15 (CNA) An 11-month-old baby girl has been confirmed as being infected with measles, the second imported case of measles infection this year, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) said Wednesday.

The baby, who had not been inoculated against measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) and had been to Jakarta and Bali, Indonesia with her family in mid-February, developed symptoms of fever, diarrhea, Koplik’s spots and rash on March 5, according to the CDC.

She was diagnosed with suspected viral pneumonia on March 9 and hospitalized, the agency said, noting that after the case was reported to the health authorities for laboratory testing, it was confirmed on March 14 to be measles infection.
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The China Post
Date: arch 16, 2017
By: Stephanie Chao

TAIPEI, Taiwan — After reports of fresh construction by China on a disputed island in

the South China Sea, the Presidential Office Wednesday urged all parties in the region to uphold peace and stability.

The government said it would continue to monitor developments, following the release by Reuters of satellite images showing new structures being built on the Chinese-controlled North Island, part of Paracel island group.

An image provided by private satellite firm Planet Labs and taken on March 6 shows land clearing and possible preparation for a harbor on North Island.

Experts cited by Reuters suggested the new structures could be used to support military installations.

Initial work on the island was damaged by a typhoon last year.

Military experts cited by Reuters said the work showed China’s determination “to build up its network of reefs and islets,” while the Chinese government simultaneously looks to avoid a confrontation with the new U.S. President Donald Trump administration.
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Radio Taiwan International
Date: 2017-03-14

The foreign minister, David Lee, said the next month would be crucial for

Taiwan’s prospects of securing an invitation to this year’s World Health Assembly (WHA).

The WHA is the convening body of the World Health Organization (WHO). This year’s assembly will take place in Geneva at the end of May. Taiwan has in recent years attended the WHA as an observer. But Taiwan has not yet received an invitation and the country’s place at the table this year is under threat. That’s because of pressure from China, which has boycotted the administration of President Tsai Ing-wen.

Lee said the government is continuing its efforts and is maintaining contact with the WHO secretariat in Geneva. Meanwhile, the health minister, Chen Shih-chung, said it would be wrong for the WHO to leave Taiwan out in the cold.
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Media note he could face up to 3 years in prison on each charge

Taiwan News
Date: 2017/03/14
By: Matthew Strong, Taiwan News, Staff Writer

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) – The announcement of indictments against former Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou Tuesday over the leaking in 2013 of allegedly classified information during the probe of an opposition lawmaker received wide coverage in the international media.

The BBC reported how Ma ordered the contents of secretly recorded phone calls between senior legislator Ker Chien-ming and Legislative Speaker Wang Jin-pyng be given to other government officials.

According to the prosecutors, “by giving this order, Mr. Ma broke laws on the protection of personal information, release of secrets, and communications security and surveillance,” the BBC reported.    [FULL  STORY]

Focus Taiwan
Date: 2017/03/14
By: Tsai Yi-chu and Lilian Wu

Taipei, March 14 (CNA) Starting from June 28, passengers leaving or entering the country carrying cash of over NT$100,000 (US$3,229), or an equivalent of US$10,000-worth of gold or other items that could be used for mitems to Customs or face punishment, the Ministry of Finance announced Tuesday.

Violators could face confiscation of the cash or other items, or fines. Passengers will be obliged to declare them even if they are transporting them as cargo, by express delivery or by surface mail.

According to Customs statistics, there were 45 violations involving around NT$106.8 million in cash and seven violations involving gold totaling 10 kilograms in 2016.    [FULL  STORY]

The China Post
Date: March 15, 2017
By: The China Post news and CNA

TAIPEI, Taiwan — The indictment of former President Ma Ying-jeou on Tuesday

made him the third former Republic of China head of state to be prosecuted, after Chen Shui-bian and Lee Teng-hui.

It also means that all of Taiawn’s democratically elected presidents have faced indictment after leaving office.

According to the Taipei District Court, Ma was indicted for allegedly abetting the leaking of confidential information regarding an ongoing criminal investigation.

The information had been obtained from former State Prosecutor-General Huang Shyh-ming (黃世銘) while Ma was in office in September 2013.   [FULL  STORY]

The News Lens
Date: 2017/03/13
By: Kyodo News

The Penghu islands are an example of how a properly supported community can

manage its resources without betraying what made it a community in the first place.

Flying into Magong Airport on Taiwan’s Penghu Island, it is hard not to notice nine large rectangular objects on the ground across from the main terminal, just where one would expect to see the airport parking lot.

Indeed, it is the parking lot, and the gently curving panels are photovoltaic power stations erected above it.

They were installed by the Penghu County government to generate electricity for local use, with the excess to be sold to Taiwan’s state-run power utility after an underwater cable connecting Penghu and Taiwan proper is completed.    [FULL  STORY]