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What will be the outcome of Australia's diplomatic efforts against Chinese cyber espionage by the end of 2024?
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Australia•China•Ministry of State Security•Australian•Albanese•Chinese•Beijing•Advanced Persistent Threat 40•US•Hainan
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Increased sanctions on China • 25%
International coalition against Chinese cyber espionage • 25%
Cybersecurity pact among allies • 25%
No significant outcome • 25%
Official statements from the Australian government, international diplomatic communiqués
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Australia, Albanese Government Accuse Chinese State-Backed APT 40 Hackers of Cyber Espionage
Jul 9, 2024, 02:31 AM
Australia has accused a cyber group acting on behalf of China's Ministry of State Security of espionage and hacking activities targeting the Australian government and private sector networks. The Albanese government, for the first time, led a joint condemnation of Chinese state-backed cybercrime, calling out Beijing for supporting a hacking group known as Advanced Persistent Threat 40, which continues to exploit vulnerabilities in Australia. The US and its allies have also accused China’s Ministry of State Security of directing cyberattacks against government and private sector entities. The operation involves stealing hundreds of usernames and passwords and has been attributed to Hainan-based hackers. Australia and key regional partners are accusing a Chinese spy agency of cyber espionage.
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