Cybersecurity Incident: Hackers Claim Data Breach at Pi Mobile Technology, Taiwan Investigates Taiwan’s Ministry of Digital Affairs announced on Tuesday that it will inspect Pi Mobile Technology a subsidiary of e-commerce giant PChome Online following claims by the hacker group Settra that it had stolen internal documents and user data. The investigation, conducted under the Personal Data Protection Act, will determine whether personal data was compromised, with potential penalties for violations. PChome stated that its initial review found no evidence of a breach in its main website or core systems. However, Pi Mobile confirmed it had activated its cybersecurity incident response protocol, engaged a third-party forensic firm, and notified regulators. The company indicated it would inform users once the scope of any data exposure is verified. Authorities cautioned that leaked personal data is frequently exploited by fraud syndicates, highlighting the risks of phishing and identity theft. The incident underscores ongoing cybersecurity challenges for Taiwan’s digital infrastructure.