Australia says it can hack enemies as it invests $230 million in cyber security

The Australian government is watching and has the means to launch a cyber attack.

On Thursday, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull introduced a massive A$230 million cash injection to arm the country for cyber security issues and deal with online threats it is facing, including cyber war and internal whistleblowers.

Within the new Internet strategy, pushed down to page 28, the government also makes clear it has the capabilities to launch a cyber attack if necessary. 

"Australia’s defensive and offensive cyber capabilities enable us to deter and respond to the threat of cyber attack," the report reads. "Any measure used by Australia in deterring and responding to malicious cyber activities would be consistent with our support for the international rules based order and our obligations under international law." Read more...