{"id":7116,"date":"2025-11-03T06:00:11","date_gmt":"2025-11-02T19:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exigotech.ethub.co\/au\/blogs\/australia-cyber-threat-report-2024-25\/"},"modified":"2026-10-27T15:03:48","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T04:03:48","slug":"australia-cyber-threat-report-2024-25","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exigotech.ethub.co\/ph\/blog\/australia-cyber-threat-report-2024-25","title":{"rendered":"Australia\u2019s Cybersecurity Reality: Key Insights from the ACSC Annual Cyber Threat Report 2024\u201325"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cyber threats are evolving faster than ever. Cybersecurity is no longer a back-office concern; it\u2019s a boardroom priority. The Australian Cyber Security Centre\u2019s Annual Cyber Threat Report 2024\u201325 reveals an alarming increase in cybercrimes, showing the urgent need for businesses to strengthen their defences.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">With the latest Annual Cyber Threat Report 2024\u201325 by the Australian Cyber Security Centre, the message is clear: cyber threats are evolving in scale, cost, and sophistication. This report provides a look at the challenges facing individuals, businesses, and critical infrastructure across the nation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Year in Review: The Cyber Threat Picture in Numbers<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Here are some key statistics from the Australian Cyber Security Centre\u2019s (ACSC) Annual Cyber Threat Report 2024-25:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">84,000+ cybercrime reports were lodged in 2024\u201325; roughly one every six minutes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Cyber Security Hotline fielded 42,500+ calls, up 16% year on year.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The ACSC responded to over 1,200 significant incidents, an 11% increase from 2023\u201324.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">More than 190 malicious activity alerts were reported, up more than 100% from the previous year.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cyber threats are now more frequent, more costly, and more targeted than ever before.<\/span><\/p>\n        <a class=\"bld-embed-card\" href=\"https:\/\/exigotech.ethub.co\/ph\/blog\/secure-copilot-agents-microsoft-365-e5\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/exigotech.ethub.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1200-x-675px-secure-copilot-agents-with-m365-blog-26102026-768x432.webp\" alt=\"\">            <div>\n                <div class=\"label\">Artificial Intelligence<\/div>                <h5>How to Secure Microsoft Copilot Agents with Microsoft 365 E5<\/h5>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/a>\n        \n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Some more alarming stats:<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">111% increase in attacks on critical infrastructure.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Healthcare ransomware incidents doubled, with 95% resulting in compromise.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The finance sector accounted for 32% of critical infrastructure incidents.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Transport &amp; logistics accounted for 26% of critical infrastructure incidents.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">More than 25% increase in publicly reported common vulnerabilities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">11% of all incidents included ransomware.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">An increase of 8% in identity fraud.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What the Report Signals for Businesses<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The report isn\u2019t just numbers and trends; it\u2019s a wake-up call. Here\u2019s what it means for you:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Escalating Threat Landscape<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Cybercriminals are leveraging AI and automation to launch attacks at scale. No industry is immune.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Human Factor Still Dominates<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Social engineering remains the easiest way in. One click can compromise an entire network.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Compliance Pressure Increases<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Regulatory bodies demand stronger security postures. Non-compliance can lead to huge fines and reputational damage.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The takeaway? Reactive security is no longer enough. Businesses need proactive, layered defence strategies.<\/span><\/p>\n        <a class=\"bld-embed-card\" href=\"https:\/\/exigotech.ethub.co\/ph\/blog\/agentic-ai-for-operations-leaders\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/exigotech.ethub.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1200-x-675px-agentic-ai-operations-blog-23102026-768x432.webp\" alt=\"\">            <div>\n                <div class=\"label\">Artificial Intelligence<\/div>                <h5>Agentic AI for Operations Leaders: Turning AI into Action<\/h5>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/a>\n        \n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Why This Matters for Your Business<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Operational Disruption:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Attacks can halt services and affect operations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Reputational Damage:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Breaches break customer trust.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Regulatory Pressure:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Compliance failures can lead to penalties and legal exposure.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Business Impact: Cybercrime as a Cost Centre<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cybercrime has become a major financial drain on Australian businesses:<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"height: 193px\" width=\"1556\" data-tablestyle=\"MsoNormalTable\" data-tablelook=\"1184\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Business Type<\/span><\/b><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Avg. Cost per Incident<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Change YoY<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Small Business<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">$56,600<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">+14%<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Medium Business<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left\" data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">$97,200<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">+55%<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Large Business<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">$202,700<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">+219%<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Top cybercrime types impacting organisations:<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Email compromise (no loss) \u2013 19%<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Business email compromise (with loss) \u2013 15%<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Identity fraud \u2013 11%<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ransomware remains the most damaging threat, with double-extortion tactics and data-theft-first approaches now the norm.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Individual Impact: Everyday Australians at Risk<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cybercrime isn\u2019t just a business problem; it\u2019s deeply personal as well.<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\"> For individuals:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Average cost per report: $33,000, up 8% from the previous year.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Most common threats:<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Identity fraud \u2013 30%<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Online shopping scams \u2013 13%<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Online banking fraud \u2013 10%<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">AI-driven scams are on the rise too. Deepfake voices and synthetic phishing emails are making deception harder to detect.<\/span><\/p>\n        <a class=\"bld-embed-card\" href=\"https:\/\/exigotech.ethub.co\/ph\/blog\/microsoft-365-security-for-healthcare\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/exigotech.ethub.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1200-x-675px-m365-for-heatlhcare-blog-21102026-768x432.webp\" alt=\"\">            <div>\n                <div class=\"label\">Security<\/div>                <h5>Microsoft 365 Security for Healthcare Providers: Protecting Patient Data and Business Operations<\/h5>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/a>\n        \n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ACSC\u2019s Key Recommendations<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The report calls for a national uplift in baseline cyber hygiene, encouraging all organisations to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Implement the Essential Eight mitigation strategies.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Enforce multi-factor authentication across systems.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Keep software and hardware patched promptly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Invest in threat intelligence sharing and incident preparedness.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Build a cyber awareness culture across staff at every level.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How Exigo Tech Helps You Stay Ahead<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The ACSC report makes one thing clear: businesses must act now. At Exigo Tech, we deliver solutions that align with these realities.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">#1 Exigo Tech Protect<\/span><\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A unified security portfolio for end-to-end protection across identity, endpoint, network, and cloud.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Key Features:<\/span><\/b><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Identity &amp; Access Management with MFA and Conditional Access.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Endpoint Security powered by Sophos and Microsoft Defender XDR.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Network Security with 24\/7 Managed SOC and MDR.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Compliance Alignment with Essential Eight, ISO 27001, and NIST.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Penetration Testing &amp; vCISO Advisory for strategic planning.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Why It Matters: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Exigo Tech Protect simplifies complex security environments and provides layered defence for hybrid workplaces.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"bld-button-block align-center\"><a class=\"bld-btn\" href=\"\/solutions\/exigo-protect\" target=\"_blank\">Get More Information<\/a><\/div>\n<h4><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">#2 Managed Security as a Service (MSaaS)<\/span><\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A subscription-based model for enterprise-grade security without upfront cost.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Key Features:<\/span><\/b><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Microsoft 365 Business Premium for productivity + security.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Microsoft Defender for Endpoint for advanced threat detection.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">24\/7 SOC powered by eSentire for continuous monitoring and rapid response.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Threat Hunting &amp; MITRE ATT&amp;CK Mapping for proactive defence.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Why It Matters:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> MSaaS bridges the cybersecurity talent gap, reduces complexity, and ensures compliance while you focus on growth.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\"><div class=\"bld-button-block align-center\"><a class=\"bld-btn\" href=\"\/solutions\/managed-security-as-a-service-msaas\" target=\"_blank\">Get More Information<\/a><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">#3 Essential Eight<\/span><\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Essential Eight is the Australian Cyber Security Centre\u2019s recommended baseline strategies to mitigate cyber threats. Exigo Tech helps businesses implement and maintain these controls effectively:<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Strategies include:<\/span><\/b><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Application Control<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Patch Applications<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Configure Microsoft Office Macros<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">User Application Hardening<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Restrict Administrative Privileges<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Patch Operating Systems<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Regular Backups<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Why It Matters:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Aligning with Essential Eight significantly reduces the risk of cyber incidents and ensures compliance with Australian security standards.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\"> <div class=\"bld-button-block align-center\"><a class=\"bld-btn\" href=\"\/services\/security\/essential-eight\" target=\"_blank\">Get More Information<\/a><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/au\/contact\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-92052 size-full\" title=\"CTA - Ready to Strengthen Your Cybersecurity Posture? \" src=\"https:\/\/exigotech.ethub.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/cta-acsc-report-blog-112025-01.webp\" alt=\"CTA - Ready to Strengthen Your Cybersecurity Posture? \" width=\"891\" height=\"211\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cyber threats are evolving faster than ever. Cybersecurity is no longer a back-office concern; it\u2019s a boardroom priority. The Australian Cyber Security Centre\u2019s Annual Cyber Threat Report 2024\u201325 reveals an alarming increase in cybercrimes, showing the urgent need for businesses to strengthen their defences. 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