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flag Chinese-linked hackers breached 260,000 devices worldwide, including many in Australia, using weak security.

flag Australian cybersecurity agencies have identified a major threat from state-linked Chinese actors who compromised thousands of internet-connected devices, including routers and smart appliances, to build a hidden network of over 260,000 devices globally, with many in Australia. flag The breach exploited weak security, outdated software, and poor configurations to hide malicious activity by blending it with legitimate traffic. flag Authorities warn the vulnerabilities are widespread and urge Australians to update software, use strong unique passwords, enable multifactor authentication, and avoid suspicious calls. flag The incident highlights increasing risks from insecure consumer devices and the need for proactive cybersecurity steps.

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