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Australia is preparing for cyber-terrorism attacks from "suicide hackers", who will aim to bring down critical infrastructure for a "cause" and not worry about facing 30 years in jail for their actions.
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Security expert Bruce Schneier says the danger from cyberterrorism is "overblown."
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