2021 Pacific Islands Forum cyber attack attributed to China-backed hackers targeted sensitive information, with Australia aiding in response.

The Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) suffered a significant cyber attack attributed to China-backed hackers, detected in February before a regional summit in August. Australia dispatched cyber specialists to assist in mitigating the breach, which aimed to compromise sensitive information from the PIF Secretariat in Fiji. The incident underscores escalating cybersecurity threats in the Pacific region and highlights the need for ongoing international support.

September 12, 2024
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