Chinese Hackers Target Queensland Power Stations 08/12/21
Chinese hackers came within minutes of shutting down a series of power stations capable of lighting three million homes in a sneak cyber attack of a sort experts warn are becoming increasingly common – and which could be used to limit Australia’s ability to respond to a military crisis in the future. Fully vaccinated Queenslanders who come into close contact with Covid cases could soon have to isolate only for seven days. A 12-year-old boy is fighting for life while four other youths are in hospital after a high-speed joy ride ended in tragedy on the Gold Coast. And any hidden fees and charges when paying at a checkout with a digital wallet on a mobile or buy now pay later apps will be revealed under the biggest reforms to how Australians pay for goods in more than 20 years. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription atcouriermail.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.