Australia accuses China-backed APT40 of cyber espionage

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Australia, with support from allies like the US, UK, and Japan, accuses China-backed APT40 of cyber espionage. The group targeted Australian government and private networks. A joint report by intelligence agencies highlighted APT40's activities, linking them to China's Ministry of State Security. Australia's ASD revealed historic breaches and emphasized the group's use of software vulnerabilities. Australia has increased cyber security investment since 2022, signing a $1.3bn deal with Amazon for a defense cloud network.


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