Australia unveils 'largest-ever' cyber spending after state-backed attacks

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Govt officials say the country will spend an additional A$1.35 bil on cybersecurity. FMTNews Australia

June 30, 2020 1:03 PM

Morrison and government officials said the country would spend an additional A$1.35 billion on cybersecurity, around a 10% hike, taking the budget for the next decade to A$15 billion. As with state-backed cyberattacks on Australia’s parliament, political parties and universities last year, China was seen as the likely culprit.

But Morrison said the funding was designed to “help ensure we have the tools and capabilities we need to fight back and keep Australians safe”.

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