With state-sponsored actors utilizing evolving tactics to target the nation’s government, infrastructure, and enterprises, Australia expressed worry that one out of ten cybersecurity incidents last year affected vital infrastructure.
More than 11% of cyber security events last year involved essential infrastructure, such as gas, water, energy, education, and transportation services, according to a report released on Wednesday by the Australian Signals Directorate.
Of these, 15% used brute-force attacks, 21% involved exploitation of a public-facing interface, and 25% involved phishing instances.
“We are worryingly seeing an increased focus by both cyber criminals and state actors on our critical infrastructure,” said Defence Minister Richard Marles.
He noted that Australia had joined other nations in blaming China, Russia, and Iran for cyberattacks that occurred during the year.
China was evolving cyber techniques, with the choice of targets and behaviour “consistent with pre-positioning for disruptive effects rather than traditional cyber espionage operations,” the report said.
Beijing has consistently refuted allegations made by the governments of the United States and Australia that it has breached foreign computer networks through the use of hackers.
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