China cyber attack claims are 'laughable nonsense', Australian Strategic Policy Institute says
4 years, 6 months ago

China cyber attack claims are 'laughable nonsense', Australian Strategic Policy Institute says

ABC  

An Australian defence think tank has rubbished Chinese claims that it is the only organisation suggesting China is behind cyber attacks on Australia. Key points: Peter Jennings said China's claim that ASPI was behind the hacking claims was "laughable nonsense" China also tried to discredit the organisation by revealing they received funding from Australian defence industry. There had been "a significant number of new attacks which have not yet been frankly - and may never be publicly - reported" On Friday, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said a foreign government was responsible for increasing cyber attacks on Australian governments and institutions, but did not name the country he believed was responsible. On Friday evening China's foreign ministry denied the communist country was to blame, and said the Australian Strategic Policy Institute think tank was the only organisation pointing to China. Mr Jennings said top-level Chinese leaders wanted to understand the "political intent and political thinking" of Australian leaders and the country also had an interest in intellectual property theft.

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Chinese embassy in Fiji rebukes ABC over cyber hack claim
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Chinese embassy in Fiji rebukes ABC over cyber hack claim

China Daily  

SUVA -- A report released by Australian Broadcasting Corporation saying "Chinese state-backed hackers attack Pacific Islands Forum " is "purely a made-up story and has no basis at all," the Chinese embassy in Fiji said in a statement on Thursday. "We have been resolute in combating all kinds of malign cyber activities in accordance with law, and never encourage, support …

Despite the Diplomatic Thaw, Australians Still Deeply Mistrust China
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Despite the Diplomatic Thaw, Australians Still Deeply Mistrust China

The Diplomat  

Chinese Premier Li Qiang’s visit to Australia from June 15-18 highlighted the continuing efforts by both Beijing and Canberra to maintain a working relationship. A growing number of Australians believe that either the United States or China will force the country to choose between close relations with Washington or Beijing, but they are relatively evenly split on which of the …

China poses genuine and increasing cyber risk, UK spy agency head says
7 months, 3 weeks ago

China poses genuine and increasing cyber risk, UK spy agency head says

Hindustan Times  

China poses a genuine and increasing cyber risk to the United Kingdom, the head of British spy agency GCHQ said on Tuesday, adding that while Russia and Iran represented an immediate threat, Beijing was an epoch-defining challenge. In a speech last month, Sunak said Chinese state-affiliated actors had conducted "malicious cyber campaigns" against British lawmakers. On Monday, Sunak said Britain …

Australia accuses China of 'unsafe behaviour' after Beijing's fighter jet endangers navy helicopter
8 months ago

Australia accuses China of 'unsafe behaviour' after Beijing's fighter jet endangers navy helicopter

India TV News  

Melbourne: Australia has accused China of "unsafe behaviour" and demanded an explanation from Beijing after a Chinese fighter jet allegedly endangered an Australian navy helicopter by firing flares in its path over international waters. The Australian public expected an explanation from China about the incident, and Australia had made "very strong representations at every level to China", said Albanese. In …

Chinese Scourge: US, UK, New Zealand accuse China-sponsored hackers for taking down crucial infra, parliament
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Chinese Scourge: US, UK, New Zealand accuse China-sponsored hackers for taking down crucial infra, parliament

Firstpost  

The US and the UK are alleging that China- Officials from the United States and the United Kingdom have jointly filed charges and imposed sanctions against China, alleging its involvement in a widespread cyberespionage campaign targeting millions of individuals and organizations worldwide. According to Deputy US Attorney General Lisa Monaco, the primary objectives of the hacking operation were to silence …

New Zealand says Chinese ‘state-sponsored’ group hacked parliament
9 months, 2 weeks ago

New Zealand says Chinese ‘state-sponsored’ group hacked parliament

Al Jazeera  

New Zealand has accused Chinese state- New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters said on Tuesday that the cyberattack was “unacceptable” and his country’s concerns had been conveyed directly to Beijing. Peters, who last week met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, said New Zealand and China shared a “significant and complex relationship”. ”At the same time, we have also been …

US and UK accuse China of cyber espionage campaign affecting millions of people around world
9 months, 2 weeks ago

US and UK accuse China of cyber espionage campaign affecting millions of people around world

ABC  

In short: The US and UK say China is behind a worldwide cyber espionage campaign that has affected millions of people. Foreign Minister Penny Wong says Australia was not affected by the hacking but the federal government has "serious concerns about malicious cyber activities by China state-backed actors". US and British officials have filed charges, imposed sanctions, and called out …

China slams US over slanderous cybersecurity accusations
11 months, 1 week ago

China slams US over slanderous cybersecurity accusations

China Daily  

BEIJING -- A spokesperson for China's foreign ministry on Thursday said that China urges the United States to stop its worldwide cyber espionage and cyberattacks, and stop smearing other countries under the excuse of cybersecurity. The United States itself is the origin and the biggest perpetrator of cyberattacks, Wang said, noting that the US Cyber Force Command openly declared that …

FBI director warns Chinese hackers aim to 'wreak havoc' on Americans
11 months, 1 week ago

FBI director warns Chinese hackers aim to 'wreak havoc' on Americans

Daily Mail  

FBI director Christopher Wray has expressed serious doubt that Xi Jinping would go through with his promise to Joe Biden not to interfere in the 2024 election. Chinese hackers outnumber FBI cyber agents by about 50 to one, he said, and are part of the world's biggest hacking army. Wray stressed that U.S. government concerns were not linked to Chinese …

US says it disrupted a China cyber threat, but warns hackers could still wreak havoc for Americans
11 months, 1 week ago

US says it disrupted a China cyber threat, but warns hackers could still wreak havoc for Americans

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — U.S. officials said Wednesday they disrupted a state-backed Chinese effort to plant malware that could be used to damage civilian infrastructure, as the head of the FBI warned that Beijing is positioning itself to disrupt the daily lives of Americans if the United States and China ever go to war. Speaking before the House Select Committee on the …

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, …

A four-year inquiry by MPs exposes the scale of China’s ‘existential threat’ to Britain
1 year, 5 months ago

A four-year inquiry by MPs exposes the scale of China’s ‘existential threat’ to Britain

The Independent  

The charges against the government are scathing. Britain is facing a “nightmare scenario” of China carrying out a systematic intelligence assault on almost every strategic sector against “completely inadequate” defences. “None of us give a confident long-term answer to exactly how the balance of power plays out globally across the next decades, but it is clear for us that this …

‘China threat’ emerges in elections from UK to Australia
2 years, 4 months ago

‘China threat’ emerges in elections from UK to Australia

Associated Press  

LONDON — It’s not just the economy. While inflation and recession fears weigh heavily on the minds of voters, another issue is popping up in political campaigns from the U.K. and Australia to the U.S. and beyond: the “China threat.” The two finalists vying to become Britain’s next prime minister, Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak, clashed in a televised debate …

China says Australia military planes in S China Sea are a threat
2 years, 7 months ago

China says Australia military planes in S China Sea are a threat

Al Jazeera  

Beijing says Australia military aircraft in the South China Sea region threaten its sovereignty and security. China said that its military has identified Australian military aircraft in the South China Sea and warned them to leave – days after Australia said fighter aircraft had intercepted one of its military surveillance planes in the region. On Sunday, Australia’s defence department said …

China warns Australia risks 'serious consequences' after jet interception
2 years, 7 months ago

China warns Australia risks 'serious consequences' after jet interception

The Hindu  

Beijing on Monday warned Australia to "act prudently" or face "serious consequences" after Canberra accused a Chinese fighter jet of dangerously intercepting one of its spy planes over the South China Sea. "China once again urges Australia to earnestly respect China's national security interests and core interests, act and speak prudently to avoid a miscalculation occurring that results in serious …

Federal government says it will not be deterred by Chinese 'intimidation' tactics in South China Sea
2 years, 7 months ago

Federal government says it will not be deterred by Chinese 'intimidation' tactics in South China Sea

ABC  

The federal government says it will not be intimidated by the dangerous actions of a Chinese aircraft towards an Australian surveillance plane in the South China Sea last month. Key points: An Australian plane was intercepted by a Chinese fighter aircraft above the South China Sea last month The Australian government raised concerns about the incident with the Chinese government …

Australia says China’s actions at odds with rhetoric of peace
3 years, 1 month ago

Australia says China’s actions at odds with rhetoric of peace

Al Jazeera  

The defence minister says there is a ‘significant disconnect’ between what China says and what it does. China’s “alarming” actions do not match its rhetoric about promoting peace and prosperity in the region, Australia’s defence minister said on Friday after a Chinese navy ship was tracked sailing through the country’s exclusive economic zone. Defence Minister Peter Dutton listed China’s militarisation …

US indicts four Chinese nationals in a China-backed global hacking campaign
3 years, 5 months ago

US indicts four Chinese nationals in a China-backed global hacking campaign

Op India  

Four Chinese security officials have been indicted by a U.S. grand jury in a China-backed global espionage campaign, targeting dozens of companies, universities, government agencies in the US and at least 11 other countries, between July 2009 to September 2018. On July 19, the San Diego’s US Attorney’s Office and the FBI said the four Chinese nationals were working with …

China hits back at ‘fabricated’ US hacking allegations
3 years, 5 months ago

China hits back at ‘fabricated’ US hacking allegations

Al Jazeera  

Beijing says Washington’s claims are incomplete and ‘hypocritical’, alleges the US is main source of cyberattacks globally. “The United States ganged up with its allies to make unwarranted accusations against Chinese cybersecurity,” foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian told reporters in Beijing. “China once again strongly demands that the United States and its allies stop cyber theft and attacks against China, …

China Denies Cyberattack Accusations, And Says It Too Is A Victim Of Hacking
3 years, 5 months ago

China Denies Cyberattack Accusations, And Says It Too Is A Victim Of Hacking

NPR  

China Denies Cyberattack Accusations, And Says It Too Is A Victim Of Hacking The U.S. and other Western powers accused China of widespread cyberattacks. The U.S. CIA's hacking unit has been conducting attacks over the last 11 years on Chinese aviation firms, technology companies, oil sector companies and other critical industries. But China's accusations today are notable because they are …

China tells Australia to abandon its 'Cold War mentality' while criticising our politicians
3 years, 8 months ago

China tells Australia to abandon its 'Cold War mentality' while criticising our politicians

ABC  

China has criticised Australian politicians for making remarks that "instigate confrontation" after weeks of warnings of conflict in the Indo-Pacific were followed by Home Affairs Secretary Mike Pezzullo using a staff address to say "drums of war" are beating in the region. Key points: Relations between China and Australia have soured over the past 12 months Current and former politicians …

Australian officials respond angrily to fresh attacks from Chinese diplomat
4 years, 1 month ago

Australian officials respond angrily to fresh attacks from Chinese diplomat

ABC  

Australian officials have responded angrily after a Chinese diplomat in Canberra reeled off a long list of grievances and perceived slights in a fresh attack on the Federal Government. The document says Australia has unfairly blocked Chinese investment, spread "disinformation" about China's efforts to contain coronavirus, falsely accused Beijing of cyber-attacks, and engaged in "incessant wanton interference" in Hong Kong, …

Et tu, Brute?: Envoy says Australia betrayed China by pushing for virus origin probe
4 years, 4 months ago

Et tu, Brute?: Envoy says Australia betrayed China by pushing for virus origin probe

Deccan Chronicle  

Canberra: A senior Chinese diplomat on Wednesday likened Australia's call for an inquiry into the coronavirus pandemic to the betrayal of Roman dictator Julius Caesar in a Shakespearean tragedy for the benefit of the United States. In describing Australia's action, Wang quoted the play “Julius Caesar” from a scene in which the dictator realizes that his friend Marcus Junius Brutus …

Australia escalates defences amid rising tensions with China
4 years, 6 months ago

Australia escalates defences amid rising tensions with China

Deccan Chronicle  

Brisbane: Australia announced an assertive new defence strategy Wednesday, beefing up its long-range strike capabilities and cyber-warfare efforts amid escalating tensions with China. Prime Minister Scott Morrison earmarked Aus$270 billion for new and upgraded defence capabilities over the next decade -- a nearly 40 percent increase -- saying the defence force would significantly shift its focus to projecting military power …

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 …

Australia hit by 'sophisticated' cyber attacks, Indian firms may be on list: A look at why China could be the prime suspect
4 years, 6 months ago

Australia hit by 'sophisticated' cyber attacks, Indian firms may be on list: A look at why China could be the prime suspect

Firstpost  

China has, in recent weeks, banned beef exports from Australia’s largest abattoirs, ended trade in Australian barley with a tariff wall and warned its citizens against visiting Australia. The 2019 Worldwide Threats Assessment put together by Dan Coats, the former Director of National Intelligence, found that China “presents a persistent cyber espionage threat and a growing attack threat to our …

Why China is being blamed for cyber attacks on Australia, and what its hackers might be looking for
4 years, 6 months ago

Why China is being blamed for cyber attacks on Australia, and what its hackers might be looking for

ABC  

After the Government's announcement today of malicious state-backed cyber activity directed at Australia, some have pointed the finger at China. Key points: Government sources have told the ABC that China is likely behind the sustained cyber attack One expert says there has been increased espionage activity looking to extract material related to COVID-19 Australian organisations are advised to patch or …

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' point to China's spy agency, Ministry of State Security, as Huawei payback, say former Australian officials
4 years, 6 months ago

'Cyber attacks' point to China's spy agency, Ministry of State Security, as Huawei payback, say former Australian officials

ABC  

"Cyber attacks" on Australian government and industry bodies are most likely being directed by China's premier intelligence agency in retaliation for banning telco Huawei from the 5G network, experts have told the ABC. Key points: The Prime Minister held a press conference this morning to discuss a campaign of "cyber attacks" from a "state-based cyber actor" It has been hard …

How China 'used Word document to launch potentially devastating cyber-attack' on Western Australia
4 years, 8 months ago

How China 'used Word document to launch potentially devastating cyber-attack' on Western Australia

Daily Mail  

Chinese hackers have reportedly attempted a potentially devastating and highly-sophisticated cyber-attack on the office of the Western Australian premier. Cyber-security company Check Point said the hackers - known as Naikon - targeted a worker in Mark McGowan's office using a file which appeared to be an innocuous Microsoft Word document. The data intelligence experts from Israel did not claim Naikon …

China-Australia rift deepens over calls for virus inquiry
4 years, 8 months ago

China-Australia rift deepens over calls for virus inquiry

Associated Press  

CANBERRA, Australia — China’s warning of trade repercussions from Australia’s campaign for an independent inquiry into the coronavirus has rattled Australian business leaders as President Donald Trump’s administration urges other governments to back such a probe. Cheng said he told Adamson to “put aside ideological bias” and “stop political games.” U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo attacked China’s coercion and …

Australia PM says allegation of China interference disturbing
5 years, 1 month ago

Australia PM says allegation of China interference disturbing

Deccan Chronicle  

Sydney: Australia's prime minister insisted he was "not naive" to the threat of foreign interference Monday, as authorities investigated an alleged plot by China to recruit a businessman and get him elected. Nine network programme "60 Minutes" broadcast explosive allegations Sunday night that suspected Chinese agents had offered Chinese-Australian Bo "Nick" Zhao Aus$1 million to run as a candidate in …

Australia probes ‘deeply disturbing’ claims of China interference
5 years, 1 month ago

Australia probes ‘deeply disturbing’ claims of China interference

Al Jazeera  

Australia’s spy agency says taking seriously allegations China tried to bankroll businessman’s bid for Parliament seat. Australia‘s domestic spy agency is investigating whether China tried to install an agent in its federal parliament in what Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Monday called “deeply disturbing” allegations. “I find the allegations deeply disturbing and troubling,” Morrison told reporters in Canberra, adding the …

Are Australian universities putting our national security at risk by working with China?
5 years, 2 months ago

Are Australian universities putting our national security at risk by working with China?

ABC  

Australia's top universities could be aiding the Chinese Communist Party's mission to develop mass surveillance and military technologies, amid rising concerns from Australian intelligence agencies that they are putting national security at risk. Key points: Leading Australian universities have research collaborations with Chinese companies that have been blacklisted by the US Australian security officials warn the joint research could compromise …

China defends Australian coal block, Parliament cyber attack calling hacking claims 'baseless'
5 years, 10 months ago

China defends Australian coal block, Parliament cyber attack calling hacking claims 'baseless'

ABC  

China has responded to reports of an indefinite ban on Australian coal imports, saying the move is to protect the interests of Chinese importers and the environment. Key points: China says a ban on Australian coal is to protect Chinese importers and the environment Foreign Ministry spokesman said the block was "normal practice" He warned against "baseless speculations" in the …

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 …

China link possible in cyber attack on Australian Parliament computer system, ABC understands
5 years, 11 months ago

China link possible in cyber attack on Australian Parliament computer system, ABC understands

ABC  

Australia's security agencies are investigating a cyber breach of the Federal Parliament's computer network that the ABC understands is likely the result of a foreign government attack. Key points: Authorities are yet to uncover any evidence that data was stolen in the breach Computer passwords were reset as a precaution as investigations continue The hackers were caught in the early …

Suspicion falls on China after cyber attack on Australian Parliament — and it's not surprising
5 years, 11 months ago

Suspicion falls on China after cyber attack on Australian Parliament — and it's not surprising

ABC  

It took less than an hour after the first report of a cyber attack on the Australian Parliament for suspicion to fall on China. Australia's security agencies are now investigating whether Beijing was behind a "sophisticated" cyber breach, which may have exposed the parliament's computer system to foreign hackers. Cybersecurity breach Agencies are investigating whether China is behind a security …

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