Cyber attack Australia: Key points about the 'malicious' intrusion

Cyber Attack on Australia: Key Points

- This is a "malicious" attack on government and private sector computer networks.

- No large-scale data breaches have been detected.

- A "state-based actor with significant capabilities" is behind the attack.

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- Experts say the states most capable of these types of attacks are Russia and China.

- The frequency of attacks has increased in past months.

- State premiers and territory leaders have been alerted.

- Prime Minister Scott Morrison spoke with his British counterpart Boris Johnson about the issue on Thursday night.

- Australian security agencies are working to thwart the attacks and are providing advice to those under attack.

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Source: Federal Government

- Reported with AAP