Shame this occurred. The parties were obvious targets and only received paltry funding to improve defenses. Very narrow definition of electoral interference being used. https://t.co/MTivsbC4Lt

— Fergus Hanson (@FergusHanson) February 18, 2019

One would think this is the area - cyber security - where defence money could be spent, not the $50 billion on submarines putt-putting around the ocean in 15 and 20 years time ... https://t.co/kbbAObohG2

— Stephen Koukoulas (@TheKouk) February 18, 2019

This could mean anything. Given they’d like us to trust them with our information I feel we have a right to know what they mean by “hacked”.

Eg: Did someone just guess Chris Porter’s password or was there actual malware found on platforms, services, or machines? https://t.co/nyymfnwmnK

— Belinda Barnet (@manjusrii) February 18, 2019

Remember how Australia just passed a new law that substantially weakens encryption?

Funny story. Turns out their Parliament and major political parties just got hacked. https://t.co/UmtrNiERv7

— Michael Karanicolas (@M_Karanicolas) February 18, 2019

4/Or this report about a comprehensive state sponsored hack in Australia, another ally, which penetrated their elected leaders and political parties. https://t.co/yXIlVbNKp8

— Simon Rosenberg (@SimonWDC) February 18, 2019

"The attacks are understood to carry the digital fingerprints of China..." https://t.co/xraukz23B2

— Latika M Bourke (@latikambourke) February 18, 2019

There's a strong chance information has already been gathered from the hacks of the political parties.
More here: https://t.co/QlUYSlxJFH

— David Crowe (@CroweDM) February 18, 2019

Massive cyber attack on Australia’s political system by an undisclosed state actor

Multiple computer networks infiltrated, including all major parties:

- Australian Parliament
- Liberal Party
- Labour Party
- Nationals Party

This is bighttps://t.co/Q3E5zJVwc7

— Ryan Shea (@ryaneshea) February 18, 2019

This is an incredible development. Not only was Parliament hacked by another country, but the Liberal Party, Labor and Nationals were attacked too https://t.co/KzqiOSqJQ2 #auspol

— Bevan Shields (@BevanShields) February 18, 2019

BREAKING Australia's major political parties have been hacked by a "sophisticated state actor." Full statement by the PM to parliament: pic.twitter.com/EeaCmOsGoS

— Stephen Dziedzic (@stephendziedzic) February 18, 2019

"State Actor" got into the servers of all 3 major Australian political party's. Attack appears to have originated from China, although the Aust Govt isn't confirming. The GOP should take note. Ru probably hacked them too 2016@LouiseMensch@thespybriefhttps://t.co/NdAlggtBby

— Pete EVANS (@911CORLEBRA777) February 18, 2019

Massive cyber attack on Australia’s political system by an undisclosed state actor

Multiple computer networks infiltrated, including all major parties:

- Australian Parliament
- Liberal Party
- Labour Party
- Nationals Party

This is bighttps://t.co/Q3E5zJVwc7

— Ryan Shea (@ryaneshea) February 18, 2019

JUST IN: Australia's major political parties have been targeted by a "sophisticated state actor", says PM Morrison. He said cybersecurity agencies had "acted decisively" to confront the incursion. The Trump admin is doing nothing to protect our elections. https://t.co/49pCmS8fvl

— Rafal Hill (@rafalhill) February 18, 2019

Who ever could it be? ? #China

Australia's major political parties targeted by 'sophisticated state actor', PM says https://t.co/ziaET0Sr6d

— Kyle Orton (@KyleWOrton) February 18, 2019

"Sophisticated state actor" hacks Australia’s political parties months before election https://t.co/pVILihHetH pic.twitter.com/COjn1Ve1jz

— The Verge (@verge) February 18, 2019

Australian Government Discloses Sophisticated Attack On Parliament Computer Network https://t.co/tgHIagKnbz

— Secure Cyber (@Sec_Cyber) February 18, 2019

Australian Government Discloses Sophisticated Attack On Parliament Computer Network: The Australian government has disclosed that it was the victim of a cyber attack and said the government suspects a… https://t.co/gOivi6Djc6 @PatrickCoomans #FinTech #TrustedFintech #CyberAware pic.twitter.com/lL8Yq4Z3Gt

— #TrustedFintech @BHive_EU (@TrustedFintech) February 18, 2019