TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — The National Security Bureau announced on Sunday that it plans to strengthen its early warning mechanisms for extreme threats.

The NSB said modern-day threats fall into three major categories: Chinese hybrid infiltration, violent attacks, and drone-related threats, per CNA.

Beijing continues to target Taiwan’s military units and government agencies through online networks and recruitment of active-duty personnel, the NSB said in a report. China may exploit public events attended by the president or vice president to incite protests, disturbances, or even attacks.

There are two main patterns of violent attacks, according to the NSB. One is a lone-wolf style driven by personal political emotions; such incidents occur suddenly and test the reaction speed, adaptability, and readiness of close-protection personnel. The other pattern is mass unrest, which can expose gaps from inadequate security perimeters or insufficiently trained guards.

The NSB also warned that drones have become smaller, multifunctional, and powered by AI. Their small size and difficulty to detect make them serious threats to key individuals and critical infrastructure, the bureau said. Drones can be used for physical attacks, intelligence collection, and communication disruption.

The bureau vowed to integrate intelligence from domestic agencies to improve information sharing on Chinese infiltration, emerging cybercrimes, and major protests. It also plans to strengthen guard deployment based on threat assessments.

Additionally, the NSB will build a behavioral database on violent tendencies within extremist and discontented groups, cross-referencing online analysis with police systems to strengthen monitoring and investigate potential security risks. The bureau also said it purchased new drone-jamming rifles this month to improve counter-drone capabilities.