Chinese state-backed hacking: time to level the playing field and breach the Great Firewall

Summary

More than 30 countries across Europe, North America, and Asia have joined together to condemn China's sponsorship of cybercriminals. The director of ASPI, Michael Shoebridge, argues that Chinese state actions are damaging and flagrant—and we should consider doing the following: 

Start by realising that this is not just a case of Chinese authorities tolerating cybercriminals operating inside China.

Every Australian company needs to be aware of the implications of China's damaging behaviour.

Governments and companies need to tighten their cybersecurity.

More targeted indictments and asset freezes on Chinese officials.

Demonstrate to the Chinese Government its vulnerabilities.

Shoebridge says there can be no return to a trusting 'win–win' relationship with Beijing at the same time as Australia is being spied on and robbed by Chinese sponsored hackers.

References

Jul 2021 news.com.au Beijing reacts to Microsoft Exchange hack as Australia, US and allies blame China

Jul 2021 Startupdaily Australia joins US, UK and EU in saying China was behind the global Microsoft email hack

Jul 2021 Sky News Australia backs allied push to blame China for major cyber-attack, Beijing cries innocent

Jul 2021 AFR US and allies expose details of China’s cyber attacks

Jul 2021 NZ Herald The Conversation: Calling out China for cyberattacks is risky - but a lawless digital world is even riskier

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