Australia sends cyber experts to Fiji after hacking incident

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Australia has deployed cyber expert teams to Fiji following a significant cyber breach at the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Secretariat, attributed to Chinese state-backed hackers. The attack, detected in February 2024, aimed to gather sensitive information about PIF operations and communications. This incident is part of a broader trend of cyber threats in the Pacific, with Australia investing $26 million in rapid response teams to enhance regional cybersecurity.


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