It’s not just the spiders: Cyberattacks pose a ‘threat to life’ in Australia

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Australia's security intelligence chief warns that state-sponsored cyber actors have already compromised a critical infrastructure network and were preparing sabotage. The warning frames these attacks as a direct threat to life and to the country’s way of life. ASIO says it has established a dedicated team to handle cyber sabotage and expects the threat to persist. The article also highlights that similar compromises are affecting other countries in the region, raising the stakes for infrastructure operators and security teams.

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