Macau
East Asia · capital Macau · cyber picture, physical security and relations with the EU on one page
Who targets Macau
All 1 actors →
China (1)| Actor | Suspected sponsor | In its news · 30d | Techniques |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRONZE HIGHLAND | China |
— | 17 |
Cyber news 30 days
Every cyber article that mentions it →Exploited vulnerabilities in its news 90 days
- No CVE named in coverage of this country in the last 90 days.
Incidents
Register →- No incident recorded.
Cyber threat landscape as described in the country report of Nov 12 Machine-generated
During the period of November 05 to November 12, 2026, no specific major cyber incidents or data breaches targeting Macau were publicly reported. However, the Macau government consistently acknowledges a "severe cybersecurity landscape" and emerging risks, particularly from the rapid development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology, which is making criminal tactics more intelligent, automated, and hacker intrusions faster and stealthier. The government is actively responding to these challenges by committing to improving compliance guidelines for AI security and data security, strengthening cybersecurity talent, and enhancing the overall cybersecurity resilience of civil society.
The Cybersecurity Incident Alert and Response Centre, a collaborative body involving the Judiciary Police, Public Administration and Civil Service Bureau, and Post and Telecommunications Bureau, is deepening exchanges and cooperation with its counterparts in Guangdong and Hong Kong to jointly safeguard the cybersecurity defenses of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA). This regional cooperation is crucial given the interconnected digital infrastructure. The Macao Post and Telecommunications Bureau also conducted a cybersecurity and anti-scam lecture on October 20, 2026, reminding seniors not to resell real-name registered SIM cards, indicating ongoing efforts to raise public awareness against telecommunications scams and cyber threats.
Background: Known threat actors, such as BRONZE HIGHLAND (a China-linked advanced persistent threat group), are known to target Macau, though no specific activity by this group was reported during this week.
Hotspots from the country report of Nov 12
Machine-generated- 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.
- Moderate Macau East Asian Games Sports Centre — Potential site for counter-terrorism drills involving local security agencies and the PLA Garrison.
- Moderate Macau International Airport — Critical infrastructure and potential target for cyber threats, also affected by regional security alerts.
Threat level last reports
Machine-generatedLatest country report
Read the full report →Relations with the EU
Factsheet →- 3 EU cooperation projects · 3 active
- No EU Digital & ICT project recorded here
- 1 trade or cooperation agreement on record
EU relations and implications country report of Nov 12
Machine-generatedMacau's relations with the European Union during this period were primarily characterized by significant diplomatic friction stemming from the national security trial of Au Kam San. The EU, through statements deploring the 12.5-year sentence, highlighted concerns about the "erosion of political pluralism" and fundamental freedoms in Macau. This criticism was met with strong opposition from the MSAR Government, which condemned the EU's remarks as "unfounded" and "interference in China's internal affairs," asserting Macau's judicial independence. This exchange underscores a deepening ideological divide and a challenge to the common values that historically underpinned EU-Macau relations, which are based on the 1992 Agreement for Trade and Cooperation.
These security and cyber developments have direct implications for EU interests and EU-funded cooperation in Macau. While the EU remains Macau's second-largest trading partner and third-largest source of foreign direct investment, the diplomatic tensions over human rights and judicial autonomy could strain future dialogues and cooperation, including in areas like trade, education, and development cooperation. The EU's annual reports on Macau, which have consistently noted an erosion of fundamental freedoms, are likely to continue reflecting these concerns, potentially impacting the scope and nature of future EU engagement and cooperation projects in the region.
| Agreement | Type | Budget | Organisation | Period | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EU-Macau Trade and Cooperation Agreement | Trade & Cooperation | — | Asia-Pacific | 1992 | ACTIVE | Source ↗ |
Previous reports
Machine-generated- Macau Security Report — November 11, 2026
- Macau Security Report — November 10, 2026
- Macau Security Report — November 09, 2026
- Macau Security Report — November 08, 2026
- Macau Security Report — November 07, 2026
- Macau Security Report — November 06, 2026
- Macau Security Report — November 05, 2026
- Macau Security Report — November 04, 2026
- Macau Security Report — November 02, 2026
- Macau Security Report — November 01, 2026