The Australian Signals Directorate’s latest Annual Cyber Threat Report reveals a sharp rise in cybercrime targeting Australian businesses. Here’s what you need to know:

🚨 Cybercrime Is Constant

• 84,700 cybercrime reports were made in 2024–25 — that’s one every six minutes.
• The average cost to businesses per incident jumped 50% to $80,850.

📈 Attacks Are Increasing

• The national cybersecurity hotline received 42,500+ calls, up 16%.
• Malicious activity alerts to businesses rose 83%.
• Ransomware remains a persistent threat, involved in 11% of incidents.

🏢 Small and Medium Businesses Are Not Immune

• Cybercriminals target businesses of all sizes, often exploiting email systems and stealing identities.
• The most common business-related cybercrimes:
  • Email compromise (no financial loss) – 19%
  • Email fraud (with financial loss) – 15%
  • Identity fraud – 11%

🔐 Cyber Resilience Is Crucial

• The report warns that cybercrime threatens Australia’s economic and social prosperity.
• With rising financial losses and more frequent attacks, businesses must act now to protect themselves.

✅ Cyber Insurance Helps You:

• Recover from financial losses due to cyberattacks.
• Access expert support during and after an incident.
• Protect your reputation and operations.

Cyber threats are real, growing, and costly. Cyber Insurance is no longer optional — it’s essential.