‘Red flag’ over Russian operation targetting Aust media
Evidence has been uncovered to show a disinformation campaign targetting the Australian media is being operated from inside Russia.
espionage and intelligence
Fortescue slams ‘cynical distraction’ in IP-theft case
Directors sued for allegedly using Fortescue secrets in their own startup filed a "monumental waste of time" to avoid defending the lawsuit, a judge has heard.
Execs raided in Fortescue’s ‘industrial-scale debacle’
Fortescue is accused of falsely painting two scientists as "nefarious" to get court approval to raid their homes after allegedly stealing confidential secrets.
Home, bank accounts of accused Russian spies restrained
An alleged Russian-Australian spy couple have had their family home and bank accounts restrained as police push to confiscate them under proceeds of crime laws.
‘Be aware but not afraid’: plots raise terrorism threat
A string of alleged terror plots investigated by Australia's intelligence agency led to the threat level being increased for the first time in a decade.
Wall St Journal calls reporter’s Russia sentence ‘sham’
The Wall Street Journal says they will not stop the fight to free their reporter Evan Gershkovich after he was jailed in Russia for 16 years.
Russian court jails US reporter for 16 years for spying
A Russian court has found US reporter Evan Gershkovich guilty of espionage charges and jailed him for 16 years.
‘No ongoing threat’ as accused Russian spies remanded
Australia's intelligence organisations have been backed by the prime minister after an army private and her husband were charged with espionage offences.
Australia more attractive for Russian spies after AUKUS
Russia could be targeting Australia over its support for Ukraine or US secrets, a security expert says after two people were charged with espionage offences.
Spy chiefs stoking ‘anti-Russian paranoia’: embassy
Russian officials have accused Australia's national security bosses of fanning "anti-Russian paranoia" after two people were charged with espionage offences.
‘Back off’: PM blasts Russia over alleged spy couple
Anthony Albanese has slapped down Russian accusations Australia was fanning "anti-Russian paranoia" after two people were charged with espionage offences.
Army vetting methods questioned after spy couple arrest
The prime minister has defended the army's recruitment procedures following questions over two Russian Australians being charged with espionage offences.
China-backed hacker group unmasked by Australia, allies
Australia has for the first time led the unmasking of a malicious cyber group linked to the Chinese government and targeting public and private sector networks.
China-backed hackers blamed for espionage, data theft
China has hit out at Australia over "groundless smears" after a state-sponsored group was accused of hacking attacks, renewing tensions between the nations.
Assange: the WikiLeaks founder who divides opinion
Opinion is split on Julian Assange as he heads home to Australia after pleading guilty in a deal with US prosecutors to end a years-long legal battle.
Russia begins secret spying trial for US reporter
Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich has appeared in a Russian court as his trial for espionage begins behind closed doors.
Assange lands in Australia after US guilty plea
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has returned to Australia aboard a charter jet hours after pleading guilty to obtaining and publishing US military secrets.
Assange to land in Australia for first time since jail
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is set to arrive in Australia after clearing his last legal obstacle and securing his freedom.
Assange returns as US insists his actions risked lives
Officials in Washington DC insist Julian Assange's actions put its agents at risk of harm while a US judge says no victim has been identified.
WikiLeaks’ Assange to plead guilty to espionage charge
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is expected to plead guilty this week to violating US espionage law, in a deal that could end his imprisonment in the UK.
Assange to be freed after pleading guilty to US charge
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has been released from prison and left the UK after reaching a plea deal with US authorities.
Assange to be a free man after guilty plea in US court
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange will head home to Australia after making a US plea deal to end his long legal saga over the publication of secret documents.
Julian Assange heads home after plea deal in US court
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has been sentenced to time already served in Britain in a deal with the US that secures his freedom.
Chinese whispers: spy outs himself, gives little away
A defiant former Chinese spy has issued a rallying cry to protesters against the communist party's suppression of dissidents, saying their courage will prevail.
Violent content needs whole-of-society action: ASIO
Young Australians affected by violent online content need help from all sectors of society, not just law enforcement and security, the national spy chief says.
Court puts ex-top gun’s extradition fate in A-G’s hands
The wife of an ex-fighter pilot ruled eligible for US extradition has called for federal Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus to intervene in her husband's case.
Renewed calls to drop case as Assange appeal permitted
A UK court has ruled WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange can appeal against extradition to the US on espionage charges.
N Korea condemns UK, Australia and NZ for surveillance
North Korea has called out the UK, Canada, Germany, New Zealand and Australia to immediately stop their "blatant military intervention in the Asia-Pacific".
Defence chief rejects China’s helicopter spy claim
Australia's defence force chief has defended the actions of a navy helicopter that China launched flares against and then accused of spying.
Australia-India ties defended despite spy revelations
Australia has defended its relationship with India after revelations spies targeted public servants and people with access to secret defence technology.
Encryption hampering terror probes: security heads
The heads of ASIO and the federal police have warned an expansion of encryption services on social media could impact terrorism investigations.