WHO says faces 'onslaught' of cyberattacks as Taiwan complains of censorship

The World Well being Group said on Thursday it had faced an "onslaught" of cyberattacks by means of activists using keywords like "Taiwan", after the government complained posts in assist of the self-ruled island were being censored on Fb.
The World Health Organization said on Thursday it had faced an "onslaught" of cyberattacks by activists using key words like "Taiwan", after the government complained posts in support of the self-ruled island were being censored on Facebook.Original article
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