The Prime Minister has revealed that Australia has been the target of a large-scale cyber attack. Briefing media on Friday morning, Scott Morrison said attacks had comprehensive in scope, aimed at the government, education, health, and business sectors. “We know it is a sophisticated state-based cyber actor because of the scale and nature of the targeting and the tradecraft used.” Mr Morrison told reporters at an impromptu media conference held at Parliament House. Morrison said cyberattacks on Australia had been increasing over recent months. While he did not name the country behind the attack, given rising ... (full story)