Attack originated in Shanghai: Investigation Bureau

Taiwan News
Date: 2019/01/02
By: Matthew Strong, Taiwan News, Staff Writer

An attack on Taipei City health department files was launched from Shanghai, says the Investigation Bureau. (By Associated Press)

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) – An attack by hackers which succeeded in stealing personal data from 2.98 million files at the Taipei department of health originated in China, reports said Wednesday.

The Ministry of Justice Investigation Bureau (MJIB) said the hacking was launched from Shanghai, which led it to ask for assistance from overseas agencies, including the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation.

At the same time, the hackers also used Trojan Horse programs to steal information from about 40 official bodies, including prominent schools and hospitals, the Apple Daily reported.    [FULL  STORY]