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Espionage cost Australia $12.5 billion in 2023-24, ASIO boss Mike Burgess says

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ASIO Director-General Mike Burgess revealed on Thursday that foreign espionage cost Australia an estimated $12.5 billion in the 2023-2024 financial year, according to a study conducted with the Australian Institute of Criminology.

ASIO Director-General Mike Burgess revealed on Thursday that foreign espionage cost Australia an estimated $12.5 billion in the 2023-2024 financial year, according to a study conducted with the Australian Institute of Criminology.

The domestic intelligence agency disrupted 24 major espionage and foreign interference operations in the past three years, which exceeds the total number from the previous eight years combined.</span

The domestic intelligence agency disrupted 24 major espionage and foreign interference operations in the past three years, which exceeds the total number from the previous eight years combined.

Foreign intelligence services are showing "unhealthy interest" in the AUKUS submarine deal, with spies targeting defense employees through cyber espionage, in-person approaches, and surveillance devices.</span

Foreign intelligence services are showing "unhealthy interest" in the AUKUS submarine deal, with spies targeting defense employees through cyber espionage, in-person approaches, and surveillance devices.

Approximately 7,000 Australians reference their defense sector work on professional networking sites, with close to 400 explicitly stating they work on AUKUS projects, making them targets for foreign operatives.</span

Approximately 7,000 Australians reference their defense sector work on professional networking sites, with close to 400 explicitly stating they work on AUKUS projects, making them targets for foreign operatives.

China, Russia, and Iran were identified as primary espionage threats, with Russia having undeclared intelligence officers expelled from Australia in 2022 following a lengthy ASIO investigation.</span

China, Russia, and Iran were identified as primary espionage threats, with Russia having undeclared intelligence officers expelled from Australia in 2022 following a lengthy ASIO investigation.

Foreign cyber spies stole nearly $2 billion in trade secrets and intellectual property from Australian companies and businesses during the 2023-24 financial year, including hacking major exporters' networks.</span

Foreign cyber spies stole nearly $2 billion in trade secrets and intellectual property from Australian companies and businesses during the 2023-24 financial year, including hacking major exporters' networks.

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ASIO Director-General Mike Burgess revealed that foreign espionage cost Australia an estimated $12.5 billion in the 2023-2024 financial year, according to a study conducted with the Australian Institute of Criminology.</span

ASIO Director-General Mike Burgess revealed that foreign espionage cost Australia an estimated $12.5 billion in the 2023-2024 financial year, according to a study conducted with the Australian Institute of Criminology.

The $12.5 billion espionage cost shows Australia faces unprecedented foreign intelligence threats that demand immediate action. Defense workers carelessly advertising security clearances on LinkedIn are practically handing sensitive information to hostile nations. These aren't harmless networking attempts - they're sophisticated operations targeting our most critical military secrets and economic advantages.

The $12.5 billion espionage cost shows Australia faces unprecedented foreign intelligence threats that demand immediate action. Defense workers carelessly advertising security clearances on LinkedIn are practically handing sensitive information to hostile nations. These aren't harmless networking attempts - they're sophisticated operations targeting our most critical military secrets and economic advantages.

While espionage costs are concerning, ASIO's successful disruption of 24 major operations demonstrates existing security measures are working effectively. The prevented costs from counter-espionage activities have saved tens of billions of dollars, showing Australia's intelligence community is successfully protecting national interests despite the challenges.

While espionage costs are concerning, ASIO's successful disruption of 24 major operations demonstrates existing security measures are working effectively. The prevented costs from counter-espionage activities have saved tens of billions of dollars, showing Australia's intelligence community is successfully protecting national interests despite the challenges.

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