Australian intelligence head alerts that cybersecurity threats from Chinese hackers are targeting vital national infrastructures for potential espionage and disruption.
Mike Burgess, chief of the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation, has spotlighted China-backed hacking groups like Volt Typhoon and Salt Typhoon, which are infiltrating Australia's critical sectors including power, water, and telecommunications, posing potential threats of sabotage and espionage. This revelation, corroborated by the FBI's findings, underscores a significant escalation in cybersecurity threats that could disrupt essential services and compromise sensitive data, urging a global reassessment of security protocols and international cooperation.
Arjun Renapurkar
