Countries

Physical security

Threat level and hotspots of each country, the context around the cyber picture. Levels and hotspots come from the daily country reports, which are machine-generated (Google Gemini, web search) and not reviewed by an analyst; latest report Nov 12, 06:50 UTC. How they are produced

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107Hotspots in the latest reports

Hotspots across the region

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CriticalHighElevatedModerateLowPlaced by the latest country report of each country (last 7 days). Click a point for the detail.

Threat level by country

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CountryLevelHotspotsReport
IN India High ▲ 5 Nov 11
MM Myanmar High 6 Nov 12
KP North Korea High 6 Nov 11
AU Australia Elevated 6 Nov 10
BN Brunei Elevated 6 Nov 12
KH Cambodia Elevated 4 Nov 12
CN China Elevated 5 Nov 7
HK Hong Kong Elevated 2 Nov 12
ID Indonesia Elevated 4 Nov 12
JP Japan Elevated 6 Nov 10
LA Laos Elevated 5 Nov 12
MO Macau Elevated 5 Nov 12
MY Malaysia Elevated 6 Nov 12
MN Mongolia Elevated 4 Nov 10
PH Philippines Elevated 6 Nov 12
SG Singapore Elevated 5 Nov 12
TW Taiwan Elevated 6 Nov 12
TH Thailand Elevated 6 Nov 12
VN Vietnam Elevated 5 Nov 12
KR South Korea Elevated ▼ 5 Nov 11
TL Timor-Leste Moderate ▼ 4 Nov 11

Hotspots by country most serious first

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CN China
Elevated · Nov 7
High Taiwan Strait — Ongoing large-scale, unannounced military exercises simulating isolation of Taiwan by PLAN and CCG vessels, raising invasion concerns.
Elevated Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough Shoal) — Continued combat readiness patrols by Chinese military forces and significant presence of PLAN and CCG vessels, escalating tensions with the Philippines.
Elevated Antelope Reef (Paracel Islands) — China's construction of a new runway on this disputed reef, enhancing its military infrastructure in the South China Sea.
+2 more in the country file
IN India
High · Nov 11
High New Delhi — Site of numerous diplomatic meetings, defense seminars, and cyber incident reports, indicating a hub of security activity and targets.
High South Asian Region — Primary target area for the PapRAT cyber-espionage campaign by the Bitter threat group, affecting government, energy, and engineering organizations.
Elevated Navi Mumbai — Location of Mirae Asset Finance Services, which experienced a significant financial fraud due to cyber vulnerabilities.
+2 more in the country file
ID Indonesia
Elevated · Nov 12
High Jakarta — Site of military deployment, wiretapping scandal, and political uncertainty surrounding the Vice President's resignation.
Elevated Indonesian Banking Sector — Targeted by over 1.2 million cyberattack attempts in a 24-hour period, prompting heightened alert and regulatory response.
Moderate Banten Province — Location of Exercise Trident Resolve 2026, a multinational military exercise for humanitarian assistance, military medicine, and cybersecurity.
+1 more in the country file
JP Japan
Elevated · Nov 10
High Yonaguni Island — Key location for defense buildup and joint military exercises, strategically close to Taiwan, with deployment of advanced missile systems.
High Taiwan Strait — A critical flashpoint driving Japan's defense posture and military modernization efforts in its southwestern islands.
Elevated Okinawa — Site of accelerated defense buildup, U.S. military presence, and recent incidents including a Marine death during training and an extended curfew.
+3 more in the country file
LA Laos
Elevated · Nov 12
High Xaisomboun Province — Region with ongoing civil unrest and a continued threat of violence.
Elevated Ban Keun Airport — Site of the China-Laos Joint Support and Training Center, raising regional security concerns.
Elevated Laos-Myanmar Border — Area of strengthened security cooperation to combat cross-border crime and illicit activities.
+2 more in the country file
MO Macau
Elevated · Nov 12
High Macau Court of First Instance — Location of the national security trial and sentencing of Au Kam San, leading to diplomatic friction.
Elevated Macau Peninsula — General area where the national security trial took place and where diplomatic tensions are centered.
Elevated Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) — Region of increasing economic and security integration, with Macau as a key component, affected by APEC security.
+2 more in the country file
MY Malaysia
Elevated · Nov 12
High Strait of Melaka — Critical international shipping lane, focus of maritime security efforts and C-UAS deployment.
High South China Sea — Disputed maritime zone, focus of increased military presence, surveillance, and C-UAS deployment.
Elevated Kuala Lumpur — Center of government and financial institutions, subject to cyberattacks and policy responses.
+3 more in the country file
MM Myanmar
High · Nov 12
High Rakhine State — Intensified military airstrikes and ground offensives are causing significant civilian casualties and displacement.
High Karenni State — Ongoing military attacks with aircraft, drones, and heavy weapons are resulting in civilian deaths and injuries.
Elevated Sagaing Region — Anticipated intensification of conflict as the military focuses on fragmenting resistance groups and regaining control.
+3 more in the country file
KP North Korea
High · Nov 11
High Sondok, North Korea — Site of multiple missile launches towards the East Sea.
High Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) — Area of heightened inter-Korean tensions due to landmine incidents and North Korean border fortifications.
High Pyongyang, North Korea — Center of political decisions, denials of cyberattacks, and diplomatic rejections.
+3 more in the country file
PH Philippines
Elevated · Nov 12
High Manila — Site of widespread government cyberattacks and host city for the upcoming ASEAN Summit, requiring extensive security deployments.
High South China Sea — Ongoing territorial disputes with China, stalled Code of Conduct negotiations, and persistent maritime incidents.
High Scarborough Shoal — Continued maritime disputes and confrontations between Philippine and Chinese vessels.
+3 more in the country file
SG Singapore
Elevated · Nov 12
High Singapore City — Central hub for numerous cybersecurity incidents affecting various organizations.
Moderate SAFTI Military Institute — Location of key defense policy announcements and Defence Technology Prize awards, indicating strategic focus on military innovation.
Moderate Changi Naval Base — Major naval facility, relevant for naval UAV developments and maritime security operations.
+2 more in the country file
KR South Korea
Elevated · Nov 11
High Korean Peninsula (DMZ/NLL) — Ongoing North Korean military provocations, missile launches, and border fortification efforts create persistent tension and risk of escalation.
High Seoul (Financial District) — Concentration of cyber incidents and data breaches targeting financial institutions and government agencies, indicating high cyber threat activity.
Elevated East Sea (Sea of Japan) — Site of multiple North Korean missile launches, posing a threat to maritime security and regional stability.
+2 more in the country file
TW Taiwan
Elevated · Nov 12
High Taiwan Strait — Chinese military aircraft and naval vessels frequently cross the median line and conduct exercises, increasing regional tensions.
High Taipei — Multiple cyber incidents, including AI-assisted attacks affecting over a million records, Din Tai Fung data breach, and emergency dispatch records theft, originated or w…
Elevated Western Pacific — China is conducting 'area denial' drills with aircraft carriers and naval formations, simulating isolation of Taiwan.
+3 more in the country file
TH Thailand
Elevated · Nov 12
High Bangkok — Center of government, financial institutions, and critical infrastructure targeted by daily AI-powered cyberattacks and mercenary spyware.
Elevated Mae Sot, Tak Province — Increased military patrols and risk of spillover from Myanmar conflict, including stray rounds and refugee movements.
Elevated Thai-Cambodia Border — Diplomatic tensions over border disputes and past combat experience with newly commissioned drones.
+3 more in the country file
VN Vietnam
Elevated · Nov 12
High East Sea (South China Sea) — Ongoing maritime security concerns, U.S. assistance to Vietnam's maritime capabilities, and potential for gray-zone activities.
Elevated Hanoi — Site of joint counter-terrorism exercise with China, upcoming Russian parliamentary visit, and Vietnam International Defense Expo rehearsals.
Elevated Europe (Supermarket Cyberattacks) — Region targeted by cyberattacks condemned by Vietnam, highlighting global cybersecurity threats.
+2 more in the country file
AU Australia
Elevated · Nov 10
Elevated Darwin, Northern Territory — Location of counter-terrorism arrests and ongoing investigations into youth radicalization.
Elevated South Gladstone, Queensland — Location of an 18-year-old charged with a terrorism-related offense.
Elevated Philippine Sea — Area of increased Australian-Philippine defense cooperation and 'Squad' grouping activities countering Chinese maritime pressure.
+3 more in the country file
BN Brunei
Elevated · Nov 12
Elevated Bandar Seri Begawan — Location of significant diplomatic engagements, cybersecurity conference, and military base activities.
Elevated South China Sea — Area of overlapping territorial claims and past maritime security exercises, posing potential for regional tensions.
Moderate Bolkiah Garrison — Primary military base, hosting RBAF events and a key location for defense activities.
+3 more in the country file
KH Cambodia
Elevated · Nov 12
Elevated Thmar Da Commune, Pursat Province — Ongoing land border dispute with Thailand, with recent accusations of illegal occupation and troop movements.
Elevated Phnom Penh — Center for diplomatic activities, host of upcoming Francophonie Summit, and focus of cybercrime crackdown efforts.
Moderate Sihanoukville — A hub for economic development, including the deep-sea port expansion, but also historically associated with online scam operations.
+1 more in the country file
HK Hong Kong
Elevated · Nov 12
Elevated Hong Kong Central — Ongoing political tensions and cyber incidents, including data breaches and ransomware attacks.
Elevated Western Pacific — China's 'area denial' military drills contribute to regional instability.
MN Mongolia
Elevated · Nov 10
Elevated Ulaanbaatar — The capital city is a hub for diplomatic activity and a primary target for cyber espionage against government institutions.
Moderate Tashanta Border Crossing — A key border checkpoint with Russia experiencing temporary suspensions for vehicle and individual crossings.
Moderate Khangi-Mandal Border Crossing — A critical border crossing with China, undergoing efforts to accelerate export transportation and ease congestion.
+1 more in the country file
TL Timor-Leste
Moderate · Nov 11
Elevated Timor Sea — Area of concern for maritime security, illegal fishing, and transnational crime, subject to increased patrols.
Moderate Dili — Center of diplomatic activity, government cyber initiatives, and potential for security incidents.
Moderate Land Border with Indonesia — Ongoing negotiations for permanent delimitation and general border security concerns.
+1 more in the country file

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