Targeting of Australian government agencies and private companies
Date of report
  • June 2020
Affiliations
  • Government of China
Hackers believed by Australian officials to be operating on behalf of China targeted Australian government agencies and companies through a known exploit in Microsoft Sharepoint.
Suspected victims
  • Australian government agencies and private companies
Suspected state sponsor
  • China
Type of incident
  • Espionage
Target category
  • Government
  • Private sector
  • Civil society
Victim government reaction
  • Yes
Policy response
Suspected state sponsor response