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Freight giant DP World recovers from cyber attack

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Freight giant DP World recovers from cyber attack (ABC News: Patrick Rocca)

Shipping giant DP World Australia says its systems are working at its ports again, following a brief cyber attack which crippled the company's operations. The company moves about 40 per cent of the nation's freight, and it was feared that a prolonged cybersecurity breach would make life harder for importers, retailers and Christmas shoppers.

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Nicolaj Noes, DP World
Paul Zalai, director, Freight and Trade Alliance
Dr Konrad Peszynski, RMIT
Sushmita Ruj, UNSW

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