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KOKO Business · 30 Oct 2026

ABC Staff Devices Exposed to Sophisticated Cyber Threat

KOKO Business | People, Ideas, Markets, Growth | ABC Staff Devices Exposed to Sophisticated Cyber Threat

A cyber attack involving advanced online ads has impacted a small number of ABC staff devices, according to recent reports. The incident was identified through monitoring of digital advertisements, which were found to be linked to a spyware campaign.

The ABC has initiated a process to wipe affected devices as a precautionary measure. The organization has stated that it has not detected any signs of data breaches or unauthorized access from the malicious ads.

The attack is attributed to a spyware campaign associated with an Israeli company. The ABC has not disclosed further details about the extent of the breach or the specific devices impacted.