SPY AGENCY WARNS OF G20 CYBER ATTACKS

SYDNEY: An Australian intelligence agency is warning that cyber-criminals will target the upcoming G20 Summit in Brisbane, saying they could include state-sanctioned hackers, trade spies or activists. As world leaders prepare to visit the Queensland state capital for the November 15-16 meeting, the Australian Signals Directorate has been briefing industry about the threat. “Targeting of events such as the G20 by state-sponsored or other foreign adversaries, cyber-criminals and issue-motivated groups is a real and persistent threat,” the directorate said.