Annual Cyber Threat Report 2024–25
The Australian Cyber Security Centre's latest report reveals a rise in cyber crime costs, with steady ransomware attacks and a surge in DDoS attacks.
According to the report, cyber criminals have "relentlessly targeted Australians" over the last 12 months, with an increase in ransomware attacks and data breaches.
Cyber criminals had "relentlessly targeted Australians" over the last 12 months, "with ransomware attacks and data breaches increasing in frequency" - Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles.
The report highlights the use of malware to harvest information from Australian victims, with subsequent attacks compromising corporate networks and accounts.
Author's summary: Cyber crime costs rise in Australia.