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18 September 2026

China's hidden threat to millions of Aussies revealed: 'Actively taking place'

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China's hidden threat to millions of Aussies revealed: 'Actively taking place'

Chinese hackers are probing Australian critical infrastructure as experts reveal how an Indo-Pacific conflict could bring the threat home.

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