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Australia's top spy calls out China for sabotage threat

Australia's top spy calls out China for sabotage threat

Espionage costs Australia billions of dollars a year, ASIO's head says - and the risks are growing, fuelled by a "relentless hunger" for strategic advantage.

Ukraine-UK plot to steal MiG-31 jet foiled, says Russia

Ukraine-UK plot to steal MiG-31 jet foiled, says Russia

Ukraine-UK plot to steal MiG-31 jet foiled, says Russia

Ukraine-UK plot to steal MiG-31 jet foiled, says Russia

Ukraine and British intelligence offered Russian pilots millions of dollars to steal a jet armed with a Kinzhal hypersonic missile, Moscow says.

Three nations on notice after assassination revelations

Three nations on notice after assassination revelations

Three nations on notice after assassination revelations

Three nations on notice after assassination revelations

The nation's spy boss has vowed to take action after revealing foreign nations were "willing and capable" of ordering killings on dissidents in Australia.

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Australia warned of assassination attempts by regimes

Australia warned of assassination attempts by regimes

There is a 'realistic possibility' foreign regimes could try to carry out an assassination in Australia, the nation's top spy boss has warned.

Australia told to be smarter to tackle spy drone threat

Australia told to be smarter to tackle spy drone threat

More needs to be done to prevent nefarious drones attacking and spying on Australia's critical infrastructure, amid warnings about a gap in national security.

Eyes on Pacific as new Australian spy alliance floated

Eyes on Pacific as new Australian spy alliance floated

Australia should step up its intelligence-gathering capabilities in the Pacific by spearheading a new regional spy alliance, a think tank says.

John Bolton pleads not guilty in classified info case

John Bolton pleads not guilty in classified info case

John Bolton has pleaded not guilty to charges accusing him of sharing classified information.

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Spy agency points finger at common password habits

Spy agency points finger at common password habits

Spy agency points finger at common password habits

Spy agency points finger at common password habits

Australians are being warned to adopt better password habits for their personal and business use as the extent and cost of cyber crime is laid bare.

Trump declares plan to transfer TikTok to US investors

Trump declares plan to transfer TikTok to US investors

Trump declares plan to transfer TikTok to US investors

Trump declares plan to transfer TikTok to US investors

President Donald Trump has OK'd a plan to sell TikTok's US operations to American investors following China's approval, with a company price tag of $21 billion.

Danish airport reopens after further drone activity

Danish airport reopens after further drone activity

Danish airport reopens after further drone activity

Danish airport reopens after further drone activity

Denmark has informed its NATO allies that drone incursions that shut two of its airports are linked to unspecified "state actors", according to Latvia.

Drones over Danish airports 'meant to spread fear'

Drones over Danish airports 'meant to spread fear'

Drones over Danish airports 'meant to spread fear'

Drones over Danish airports 'meant to spread fear'

Drone flyovers that shut down Danish airports were a "systematic" hybrid attack, but authorities don't know who was behind the latest incursions.

Iran downgrades ties with Australia after arson row

Iran downgrades ties with Australia after arson row

Iran downgrades ties with Australia after arson row

Iran downgrades ties with Australia after arson row

Tehran has "reduced Australia's diplomatic presence in Iran" in response to Canberra booting Tehran's envoy over accusations Iran directed attacks on its soil.

Russia suspected of jamming GPS on EU leader's plane

Russia suspected of jamming GPS on EU leader's plane

Russia suspected of jamming GPS on EU leader's plane

Russia suspected of jamming GPS on EU leader's plane

The GPS system of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's plane was jammed while en route to Bulgaria, with Russian interference suspected.

Alleged spy pleads not guilty, wins bid to hide name

Alleged spy pleads not guilty, wins bid to hide name

Alleged spy pleads not guilty, wins bid to hide name

Alleged spy pleads not guilty, wins bid to hide name

A woman facing 15 years behind bars after allegedly spying on behalf of China has pleaded not guilty to the charge as she remains behind bars.

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China accused of hacking global systems for espionage

China-backed cyber espionage groups are targeting telcos and internet service providers around the world, giving them ability to track a target's communication.

Australia 'had to act' on Iran's hand in Jewish attacks

Iran's role in directing anti-Semitic attacks on Jewish premises in Sydney and Melbourne left the Albanese government with no choice but to act, an expert says.

'Acts of aggression': Australia expels Iran ambassador

Australia has pulled the trigger on serious diplomatic moves to reprimand Iran after saying there was "credible intelligence" it directed attacks on home soil.

China drone boffin loses visa appeal over weapons claim

A doctoral candidate has fought a multi-year battle to study in Australia after being accused of links to China's military and weapons of mass destruction.

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Chinese national charged over 'intelligence gathering'

A Chinese woman accused of gathering intelligence for China's main police agency is the first to be charged for allegedly targeting the Australian community.

Public servants warned over social media security risk

Workers with access to secret information have been warned against boasting about it on social media as foreign spies target them online.

Lax Aussies making themselves easy spy targets: ASIO

Australia's intelligence chief has revealed new details about a series of foreign espionage operations in a major speech.

Family plead for alleged China pilot trainer's freedom

Australian Daniel Duggan faces up to 60 years in prison for allegedly training Chinese military personnel after leaving the US Marine Corps.

China hit brakes on TikTok deal after Trump's tariffs

US President Donald Trump says he is signing an executive order to keep TikTok running in the United States for another 75 days.

Amazon, OnlyFans founder make bids for TikTok: reports

Amazon has reportedly put in a late bid to purchase short video app TikTok from Chinese owner ByteDance while Zoop says it is also in the running.

Hegseth texted time of planned Houthi killing: magazine

US President Donald Trump has distanced himself from the Signal chat group scandal, saying it "doesn't bother me".

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