The Australian federal government has announced it will spend about A$230 million in boosting the nation's defences against cyber attacks, and is putting together an aggressive taskforce comprising some 100 newly recruited IT experts.
Prime minister Malcolm Turnbull said the four-year initiative would see the establishment of a key capacity to launch pre-emptive strikes on cyber raiders, classing the move as a first for Australia.
He added that a range of strategies will be drawn up to collaborate with allies to close down overseas so-called safe havens for cyber criminals before they are able to attack the country's computer systems.
While individual Australians will be encouraged to step up their own precautions against malware and other cyber threats, small businesses will be apply to receive financial support in order to have their cybersecurity posture tested.
In addition, federal cyber security agencies will be moved out of Canberra, taking up offices closer to organisations in city centres. The idea being to facilitate easier consultation with business and to enable enterprises to provide timelier cyber incursion alerts.
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