'Disabling cyberattack' on Taiwan by China possible during war, say experts

Washington [US], December 11 (ANI): As China continues to mount pressure in the Taiwan Strait, cyber experts have warned of a possible “disabling cyberattack ” on the island from China . Beijing claims full sovereignty over Taiwan despite separate governance for more than seven decades. China has threatened that ” Taiwan ‘s independence” means war. Experts believe that a straight-up military invasion would cost lives and mobilize US forces for Taiwan ‘s defence, Washington based American broadcaster Voice of America (VOA) reported. However, disruptive cyberattack s could sow chaos and soften Taiwan ‘s defences, said Chen Yi-fan, assistant professor of…