“Sophisticated state based” hacker is destroying Australia. The country remains in a threat of continuous cyber attacks that are increasing every day. Prime Minister Scott Morrison declined divulging in further details. However, he went public to increase awareness and ensure measures of cautions were undertaken. “Australian Organizations are being targeted. By this sophisticated state based hacker.” Morrison stated. The activity is targeting organizations in various sectors , including all levels of Government. Moreover, industry and political organizations. As well as education, health and operators of other critical infrastructure.”
The threat was constant. But the attacks in the country have increased as more reports have come up. “This is the actions of a State-based actor with significant capabilities. There aren’t too many State-based actors who have those capabilities.” The PM added. Also, he particularly wants organizations involved in health. As well as critical infrastructure and essential services. To strengthen technical defenses to prevent such malicious attacks.
Hacker On The Run
Lest, Defense minister Linda Reynolds said. However, the government’s cyber agencies. Which include Australian Cyber Security Center and the Home Affairs Department had published on Friday. Furthermore, it was a technical advisory on how organizations can detect and moderate cyber threats. Although, Morrison would not comment on the inevitable speculation. That state the cyber attacks were part of Australia’s increasingly hostile rift with China.
Also, China in recent weeks banned beef exports. This came from Australia’s largest abattoirs. Ending trade in Australian barley with a tariff wall and warned its citizens against visiting Australia. However, the measures are widely interpreted as punishment. For Australia’s Jurisdiction of an independent probe into the origins and spread of the Corona Virus Pandemic.
Australia’s foreign minister accused China. Firstly, of using the anxiety around the pandemic to undermine Western democracies. Secondly, of spreading disinformation online. This prompted China to accuse Australia of disinformation. Morrison said “Australia doesn’t engage lightly in public attribution.” And would not name the country behind the current cyber campaign. “I can’t control what speculation others might engage in on this issue.” He said. The hacker is still destroying Australia.