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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Alisha Rahaman Sarkar

Australia locks down ports after ‘nationally significant’ cyberattack

EPA

Australia says it is responding to an ongoing cyberattack targeting major ports, prompting operator DP World to temporarily restrict access to the network on Saturday.

The operator shut down four ports at Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Fremantle after detecting a cybersecurity incident late on Friday night. DP World is responsible for 40 per cent of Australia’s maritime freight.

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