Australia's spies part of 'early warning' system detecting incoming AI swarms

Key points

• Australia's top cyber spy, Abigail Bradshaw, has warned the country to prepare for more frequent disruptions to everyday services as AI-powered cyber attacks increase. She said advanced AI models have changed the threat facing Australia.
• The Australian Signals Directorate has also detailed its operation against the malware Amadey, which criminals used to steal data from 180,000 computers worldwide, including in Australia. The agency said it disconnected the criminal controller from those victims and destroyed about 4.8 million files stolen from Australians.
• Tauri Gregory said AI is increasing attacks but also helping defenders.