CCP Is Backer Behind Cyberattacks, Australian Intelligence Says

The CCP—a backer of cyber crime—remains a significant threat to Australia’s cyber security amid a surge in cybercrimes in 2022-2023.
CCP Is Backer Behind Cyberattacks, Australian Intelligence Says
A map of China is seen through a magnifying glass on a computer screen showing binary digits in this file photo. Edgar Su/Reuters
Alfred Bui
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The Australian government has singled out the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) as a sponsor of cyberattacks and malicious activities targeting critical infrastructures and businesses in the country.

In a newly released report, the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD), responsible for foreign signals intelligence, cyber security, and offensive cyber operations, raised the alarm about a sharp rise in cybercrimes against Australian government entities, companies, and individuals.

Alfred Bui
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