The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre’s Threat Report now available.

Posted: October 15, 2025/Under: Uncategorized/By: Allan

The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre’s (ASD’s ACSC’s) Annual Cyber Threat Report (ACTR) 2024–25 is now available. The Directorate encourage you to read the report to stay up to date with the latest cyber threats, find out how we are responding, and learn how you can improve your cyber security.

The report states that the average Australian household has over a dozen internet-connected devices and Australians are spending more time online than ever before.

This year’s report found that malicious cyber activity continues to affect Australians in terms of frequency, cost and severity.

The report found: Over 84,700 cybercrime reports were submitted to ASD’s ACSC in FY 2024–25 – an average of one report every 6 minutes, which is consistent with last year. The top 3 cybercrimes reported by individuals were identity fraud, online shopping fraud and online banking fraud.

What you can do?

Some of the most effective ways to protect yourself online are also the easiest to use, quick to set up and usually free. Take action to improve your cyber security on cyber.gov.au Implement the basics: Enable multi-factor authentication (MFA) where possible, starting with your important accounts. Use long and unpredictable passwords, such as a passphrase. Use a different passphrase for each account and consider using a reputable password manager. Turn on automatic updates and install software updates as soon as possible. Be alert for phishing messages and scams, and learn how to recognise the common tricks scammers use. Report cyber incidents to ASD’s ACSC.

?Here is the link again? Annual Cyber Threat Report 2024-2025 | Cyber.gov.au

The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre’s Threat Report now available.