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Australia Warns of Cyber Threats from Chinese Hackers Targeting Infrastructure

Australia Warns of Cyber Threats from Chinese Hackers Targeting Infrastructure

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ThreatCluster •March 12, 2026 at 13:27 UTC

Australia's spy chief, Mike Burgess, has reported that hackers linked to the Chinese government are probing the nation's critical infrastructure, including telecommunications and utilities. He highlighted the potential for significant economic disruption and sabotage, with espionage activities costing Australia an estimated $12.5 billion last year. The Chinese government has dismissed these claims as a 'false narrative.'

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