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Will China issue an official response to Australia's accusations of cyber espionage by the end of July 2024?
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Official statements from the Chinese government or major news outlets
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Australia Accuses China-Backed APT40 Hackers of Cyber Espionage
Jul 9, 2024, 05:36 AM
Australia has accused a cyber group acting on behalf of China's Minister of State Security of espionage and hacks targeting both government and private sector networks. The Australian Signals Directorate has identified the APT40 hacking group as responsible for these cybercrimes. The large-scale operation involves stealing hundreds of usernames and passwords. Australia is supported by key regional partners, including the US, the UK, and Japan, in condemning these actions. The cybercrimes include breaches of two unnamed Australian networks in 2022. The Australian government has issued a warning about the rising threat of state-backed Chinese hackers actively looking for targets to compromise.
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Denial of involvement • 25%
Counter-accusations against U.S. • 25%
Proposal for joint cybersecurity talks • 25%
No official response • 25%
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Deny involvement • 25%
Acknowledge involvement • 25%
Propose diplomatic talks • 25%
No official response • 25%
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Denial and counter-accusations • 25%
Proposal for diplomatic talks • 25%
Retaliatory measures • 25%
No official response • 25%
Support for China • 25%
Support for Taiwan • 25%
Calls for independent investigation • 25%
No significant response • 25%
Increased sanctions on China • 25%
International coalition against Chinese cyber espionage • 25%
Cybersecurity pact among allies • 25%
No significant outcome • 25%