Australia to invest $1.3 billion in cyber security

 Australia's intelligence agencies are reportedly facing their first major review in five years. (AAP)

A journalist from the Australian Associated Press Source: AAP Image/Dan Peled

Australia's cyber defences are expected to get a $1.3 billion boost with a funding package designed to help protect the nation against malicious online threats, Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced.


The PM recently confirmed increased cyber attacks on Australia by a foreign entity - identified as China by experts.

China's government has denied it is the source of the malicious activity.

The funding will include $31 million towards battling cyber crime offshore and $20 million for laboratories to come up with technology to mitigate cyber threats.

Our analysis with Sydney University researcher, Gabriele Abbondanza.

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