What is the story about: They're listening: spy boss warns of China hack threat?

China is prepared to hack major Australian communications networks and could likely turn them off if it wanted to, the chief spy says.

How do left, center, and right outlets frame this story?

China is prepared to hack major Australian communications networks and could likely turn them off if it wanted to, the chief spy says.

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Bias Comparison — They're listening: spy boss warns of China hack threat

Media Spectrum

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They're listening: spy boss warns of China hack threat

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Bias & Framing Analysis

Top Framing Differences

Left: Coverage gap: Currently unaddressed by verified outlets on this side of the spectrum.
Center: China is prepared to hack major Australian communications networks and could likely turn them off if it wanted to, the chief spy says.
Right: Coverage gap: Currently unaddressed by verified outlets on this side of the spectrum.

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Coverage Blindspots

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Coverage blindspot: Reporting on this development is currently concentrated in other segments of the media landscape.

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Coverage blindspot: Reporting on this development is currently concentrated in other segments of the media landscape.

Credibility & Editorial Standards

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Credibility ScoreHigh Credibility

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Multi-factor accuracy index for PerthNow (AU) and related desks based on verifiable sourcing and editorial standards.

Factuality: High 100%

Ownership: PerthNow (AU) (Corporate)

Timeline of this story

7m agoPerthNow (AU): China is prepared to hack major Australian communications networks and could likely turn them off if it wanted to, the chief spy says.

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