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Macao’s TDM Website Suffers Cyberattack

July 19, 2024
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Macao’s TDM Website Suffers Cyberattack

On July 18, 2024, Teledifusão de Macao (TDM), Macao’s public broadcaster, faced a serious cyberattack that disrupted its digital operations and services. The attack began around 7 PM local time, with an abnormal surge in traffic to TDM’s website and mobile applications, significantly impeding their functionality. The Macau Post and Telecommunications Bureau (CTT) promptly alerted TDM to the suspicious activity, leading to an urgent response to address the situation. By 8:18 PM, TDM had managed to resume normal service thanks to the implementation of emergency protocols advised by CTT and the Macau Cybersecurity Incidents Alert and Response Centre (CARIC).

This cyber incident follows a similar attack just a week earlier, on July 11, 2024, when five Macao government websites were targeted by a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack. Four of these websites belonged to law enforcement agencies and were rendered inaccessible for over three hours. DDoS attacks flood servers with excessive traffic, crippling the targeted websites and preventing regular users from accessing services. This recent wave of attacks has underscored the escalating cyber threat landscape in Macao, highlighting the growing need for enhanced digital security measures.

Local authorities have noted a dramatic increase in cyber incidents in recent years. According to the Secretary for Security, Wong Sio Chak, the frequency of such attacks has tripled over the past three years, with daily incidents reaching an average of 5,800. This surge in cyber threats reflects a broader global trend, as reported by Forbes, which indicated that over 343 million individuals fell victim to cybercrimes in the past year. Data breaches have also risen sharply, growing by 72 percent from 2021 to 2023, illustrating the pervasive and escalating nature of cyber threats worldwide.

In light of these events, TDM has announced plans to significantly bolster its cybersecurity measures. The broadcaster is committed to strengthening its defenses and implementing more advanced security protocols to prevent future breaches. This proactive approach is crucial as cyber threats continue to evolve and become increasingly sophisticated. Both local and international entities must remain vigilant, continually adapting their security strategies to safeguard against the ever-growing array of digital threats facing organizations and individuals alike.

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  • Teledifusão de Macao Faces Cyberattack Amid Surge in Cyber Incidents Across Region
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