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Cyber Crime Organized Crime

Hackers Inc

20232 minPGnews

Australia is under cyber-attack from organized Russian criminal gangs, and it's getting worse.

Cyber Crime Organized Crime

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Channel: Journeyman Pictures

Hackers Inc

2023• 2 minPG

Synopsis

Australia is under cyber-attack from organized Russian criminal gangs, and it's getting worse.

Synopsis

Australia faces a significant cyber-attack crisis that is not going away and is getting worse. Behind this escalating threat are highly-organised criminal gangs, often based in Russia, which operate with dozens of employees and even have HR departments. The documentary highlights the severity of the situation and the implications for national security as these cybercriminals continue to target Australia.

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