Australia investigates suspicious damage to two undersea internet cables

Two undersea internet cables, Indigo-West and Indigo-Central, have reportedly been damaged off the coast of Perth, Australia. The faults occurred in close succession and proximity, coinciding with the presence of a suspicious vessel in the area. The CEO of Subco, the cable owner, has urged an urgent investigation by the Australian Federal Police, citing concerns about sabotage and the critical role of undersea cables for national digital infrastructure. This incident follows similar disruptions in other regions and a recent report highlighting the growing threats to submarine cables. AI

RANK_REASON The incident involves damage to critical national infrastructure (undersea cables) and is being investigated as potential sabotage, indicating a significant security concern. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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• Australia
• Australian Federal Police
• Bevan Slattery
• Indigo-Central
• Indigo-West
• National Security College of the Australian National University
• Perth

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