Australia says an unnamed state is increasing cyberattacks on its infrastructure, businesses
4 years, 6 months ago

Australia says an unnamed state is increasing cyberattacks on its infrastructure, businesses

LA Times  

“A sophisticated state-based cyber actor” is targeting Australia in an escalating cyber campaign that is threatening all levels of government, businesses, essential services and critical infrastructure, the Australian prime minister said Friday. Morrison said that “Australia doesn’t engage lightly in public attribution” but that he couldn’t control speculation about who was responsible for the cyber campaign. Defense Minister Linda Reynolds said the government’s cyber agency, Australian Cyber Security Center, and the Home Affairs Department published a technical advisory on how organizations can detect and mitigate cyber threats. “We are continuing to see attempts to compromise Australia’s critical infrastructure,” agency head Abigail Bradshaw said.

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Australia goes on cyber offensive with sweeping resilience plan
1 year, 1 month ago

Australia goes on cyber offensive with sweeping resilience plan

The Hindu  

Australia will give cyber health checks for small businesses, increase cyber law enforcement funding and introduce mandatory reporting of ransomware attacks under a security overhaul announced on Wednesday after a spate of attacks. The federal government said it will also subject telecommunications firms to tougher cyber reporting rules which apply to critical infrastructure, seek migrants to build up the cyber …

Australia to deploy roving teams of cyber experts across Pacific as online threats grow
1 year, 1 month ago

Australia to deploy roving teams of cyber experts across Pacific as online threats grow

ABC  

The Australian government has announced it will set up roving teams of cyber experts to help Pacific Island nations deal with the growing online threats posed by criminal organisations and hostile states. Key points: The government will spend $26 million on the "rapid assistance" teams, and another $16.7 million to help Pacific nations identify online vulnerabilities and trial solutions Assistant …

Australia says hacks surging, state-sponsored groups targeting critical infrastructure
1 year, 1 month ago

Australia says hacks surging, state-sponsored groups targeting critical infrastructure

The Hindu  

State- Reports of cybercrime surged 23% to more than 94,000 in the financial year to June, the Australian Cyber Security Centre said in its annual threat report on Wednesday. In May, the Five Eyes intelligence alliance and Microsoft said a state- Techniques used by the China hacking group could be used against Australia's critical infrastructure including telecommunications, energy and transportation, …

Most Australian executives wary of announcing cyber attacks and online strategies amid increased demand for transparency
2 years, 2 months ago

Most Australian executives wary of announcing cyber attacks and online strategies amid increased demand for transparency

ABC  

Australian executives remain wary about publicly disclosing cyber attacks and cyber strategies, despite growing demands for transparency. Key points: PwC survey finds 90 per cent of Australian respondents worry cyber transparency is a risk to competitive advantage Australian organisations are more reactive than their global counterparts to cyber incidents The Australian Cyber Security Centre warns attacks are increasing in frequency, …

Russian ally ransomware group could target Australia, cyber security authorities warn
2 years, 9 months ago

Russian ally ransomware group could target Australia, cyber security authorities warn

ABC  

A notorious ransomware gang known as "Conti", which has previously launched attacks on critical infrastructure in Australia, is causing concern for cyber authorities after the group aligned itself with the Russian government. Key points: Experts say there has been an uptick in cyber attacks worldwide One group responsible for a dozen cyber attacks in Australia last year has pledged support …

Australia's electricity grid increasingly vulnerable to hackers via solar panels, smart devices
2 years, 9 months ago

Australia's electricity grid increasingly vulnerable to hackers via solar panels, smart devices

ABC  

The widespread adoption of rooftop solar panels and smart appliances is increasing the risks of cyber attacks on Australia's electricity grid. Key points: Security experts are worried Australia's electricity grid is becoming increasingly vulnerable to cyber attack They say smart appliances and rooftop solar could be targeted by criminal and state-backed hackers Concerns come amid heightened expectations of cyber warfare …

Russian cyber attacks could inadvertently hit Australia, warns government cyber agency
2 years, 10 months ago

Russian cyber attacks could inadvertently hit Australia, warns government cyber agency

ABC  

Security experts say it is unlikely new financial sanctions placed on Russia will prompt a direct retaliation, but they warn there is a significant risk Australian firms could be caught up as collateral damage. Key points: Cyber agencies war businesses not to be complacent as Russian attacks escalate Experts do not expect Australia to be a target of Russian retaliation …

Cyber attacks on Australia blurring the lines between peace and war, Defence Minister says
4 years, 4 months ago

Cyber attacks on Australia blurring the lines between peace and war, Defence Minister says

ABC  

Foreign government cyber-attacks on Australia have increased further since June, when Prime Minister Scott Morrison revealed Australian organisations were under sustained digital assault. Key points: The Defence Minister says cyber attacks are blurring the lines between war and peace Cyber attacks on Australia have increased in recent months One spike in April was linked to "COVID-19-themed cybercrime" Defence Minister Linda …

Australia to spend $1.2 billion on cyber security for private sector
4 years, 5 months ago

Australia to spend $1.2 billion on cyber security for private sector

Live Mint  

Australia will spend A$1.66 billion over the next 10 years to strengthen the cyber defences of companies and households after a rise in cyber attacks, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Thursday. Cyber attacks on businesses and households are costing about A$29 billion $20.83 billion) or 1.5% of Australia's gross domestic product, Morrison told reporters in Canberra. Much of Australia's …

What is a cyber attack, what are the targets and who is behind them? Inside the hacking attacks bombarding Australia
4 years, 6 months ago

What is a cyber attack, what are the targets and who is behind them? Inside the hacking attacks bombarding Australia

ABC  

I'm sitting at the kitchen table, staring at my laptop screen and watching red dots pulse on a map of the world. Each represents a cyber attack underway on one of 12 strategically placed "honeypots'", but not the kind Winnie The Pooh would seek out. "There are markets for illegal arms and it's the same for cyber information," he says. …

Scott Morrison's 'urgent' hacking warning shot shows Australia won't shy away from China's cyber attacks
4 years, 6 months ago

Scott Morrison's 'urgent' hacking warning shot shows Australia won't shy away from China's cyber attacks

ABC  

Brazen and broad-scale, Beijing's cyber intrusions in Australia are becoming a threat to sovereignty and could undermine national resilience. Morrison didn't name China, but government sources quickly confirmed that Beijing's large teams of cyber intruders were being blamed by Australian agencies. Head of the ANU's National Security College, Rory Medcalf, says calling out the cyber attacks without naming the offender …

Australia hit by a massive cyber attack, reports hint China behind it
4 years, 6 months ago

Australia hit by a massive cyber attack, reports hint China behind it

Op India  

Australia is currently been targeted by a massive and “malicious” cyber-attack by a foreign government, Australian PM Scott Morrison said at the Parliament House, Friday. In an urgent press conference called this morning in Canberra, the Australian PM said that the ongoing large scale cyber attack on government as well as private institutions are being executed by a “sophisticated state-based …

What we know about the 'sophisticated, state-based' cyber attack on Australia
4 years, 6 months ago

What we know about the 'sophisticated, state-based' cyber attack on Australia

ABC  

Every level of Australian government is currently under attack by hackers. "This activity is targeting Australian organisations across a range of sectors, including all levels of government, industry, political organisations, education, health, essential service providers and operators of other critical infrastructure," Mr Morrison said. When asked if the attacks had intensified in the past week or month, Mr Morrison said …

China believed to be behind major cyber attack on Australian governments and businesses
4 years, 6 months ago

China believed to be behind major cyber attack on Australian governments and businesses

ABC  

Federal Government agencies believe that China is the nation behind ongoing cyber attacks on Australian institutions, including hospitals and state-owned utilities, in recent months. Key points: China is believed to be behind the wide-ranging attacks on Australian governments and businesses The Prime Minister says there have not been large-scale personal data breaches The Government will not say publicly which state …

Cyber attacks on Australian businesses on the rise but experts not blaming state actors
4 years, 7 months ago

Cyber attacks on Australian businesses on the rise but experts not blaming state actors

ABC  

It used to be a business needed a lock on its door and a CCTV camera to protect against criminals, now experts say they need to invest in security they cannot see. Key points: A number of Australian businesses have been the target of attacks in recent weeks Cyber experts think it is "unlikely" attacks are connected Increase globally of …

Australia is a growing target for cyber attackers — but is it a hacker itself?
5 years, 10 months ago

Australia is a growing target for cyber attackers — but is it a hacker itself?

ABC  

Recent revelations that Australia's political parties were the target of a sophisticated cyber attack reflects a growing global trend. Its Cyber Operations Tracker identified 50 such cyber attacks in 2018, including an attack on the Australian National University, which was suspected of being directed by the Chinese government. China, Russia and Iran are the states most commonly suspected of sponsoring …

Scott Morrison reveals foreign government hackers targeted Liberal, Labor and National parties in attack on Parliament's servers
5 years, 10 months ago

Scott Morrison reveals foreign government hackers targeted Liberal, Labor and National parties in attack on Parliament's servers

ABC  

Australia's major political parties have been targeted during a cyber attack by a foreign government on the Australian Parliament's servers. Key points: The Liberal, Labor and National parties were targeted in the February 8 attack Authorities are yet to detect any evidence of electoral interference from the hack PM Scott Morrison says a "sophisticated state actor" is responsible But Prime …

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