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Australia among top three targets for North Korean hackers - AFR
Why it matters
North Korea's designation of Australia as a top-three cyber target signals elevated threat from a hostile state actor with demonstrated capabilities. This reflects Australia's strategic relevance and vulnerability to cyber operations that could disrupt defence systems, critical infrastructure, or allied coordination during a crisis.
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