Beijing Accused of Finding ‘Faulty Doors’ To Leave Open For Cyber Attacks: Australian Intelligence Officials

Beijing Accused of Finding ‘Faulty Doors’ To Leave Open For Cyber Attacks: Australian Intelligence Officials
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Daniel Y. Teng
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Australian intelligence officers have revealed how Chinese-backed cyberattacks operated and exploited weaknesses in the country’s institutions. The insight comes following the ground-breaking release of a joint international statement condemning Beijing’s cyber activities.

Rachel Noble, the head of the Australian Signals Directorate, said Beijing had exploited weaknesses—or “faulty locks”— in the country’s cyber defences, which left 70,000 Australian entities vulnerable to attack.

Daniel Y. Teng
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Daniel Y. Teng is based in Brisbane, Australia. He focuses on national affairs, including federal politics and Australia-China relations. Got a tip? Contact him at [email protected].
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