Cyber attacks getting to 'critical stage'

The Australian government, along with allies, has accused China of a major cyber attack on Microsoft software.

It is alleged Chinese state-sponsored hackers compromised 400,000 servers across the world, including in Australia.

The Australian’s Chris Griffith told Sky News these attacks are becoming more prevalent and critical around the world.

“It’s hard to pinpoint exactly if the state (China) is explicitly involved in it, or it is encouraging it, or if it is tacitly approving it,” he said.

“In the last year we have seen the ramping up of cyber activity to a level we haven’t seen before.

“It’s getting to a critical stage.”

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