China blamed after ASIO blueprints stolen in major cyber attack on Canberra HQ

China blamed after ASIO blueprints stolen in major cyber attack on Canberra HQ
Updated May 28, 2013

The stolen blueprints included the building's security and communications systems, its floor plan, and its server locations.

Experts say the theft exposes the spy agency to being spied upon and may be a reason why construction costs have blown out enormously.

Four Corners said the attack came from a server in China, which appears to be the main suspect behind the operation.
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Four Corners also found the departments of Defence, Prime Minister and Cabinet, and Foreign Affairs and Trade had all been breached in sustained hacking operations.

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