But she said the government warnings should be believed because terrorist groups are repeatedly expressing a desire to venture into cyber attacks. The Australian government has warned that a terrorist attack “to destructive effect” may take place within three years, as the Australian Cyber Security Centre believes ISIS may be able to develop its hacking capabilities within that timeframe. In an interview with ABC Radio National on Thursday, Prime Minister Tony Abbott said he was “very concerned” about ISIS, and had asked his security agencies for advice in dealing with them.
The Australian government has warned that a terrorist attack “to destructive effect” may take place within three years, as the Australian Cyber Security Centre believes ISIS may be able to develop its hacking capabilities within that timeframe. In an interview with ABC Radio National on Thursday, Prime Minister Tony Abbott said he was “very concerned” about ISIS, and had asked his security agencies for advice in dealing with them.