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Australians should prepare for online services to go down unexpectedly as threats rise, cyber agency warns

Source: The Guardian TechnologyJosh ButlerOctober 26, 2026
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The Australian Signals Directorate cautioned that online services may experience unexpected outages as threats escalate, recommending organizations prioritize system security over availability. The agency highlighted that artificial intelligence is enabling more sophisticated cyber threats and emphasized the need for cutting-edge AI models to defend against AI-enabled attackers targeting businesses and critical infrastructure.

Key points

  • AI-enabled attacks are increasing in sophistication and threat level
  • Agencies recommend security prioritized over service availability
  • Advanced AI models needed for defensive cybersecurity
  • Warning applies to critical infrastructure and businesses

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