Australia Threat Landscape Report 2025

Key Insights from Australia’s Cyber Threat Landscape:

Dark Web Exposure: Over 67% of dark web threats involve selling stolen data or access credentials, emphasizing the profit-driven nature of cybercrime. Stolen databases (53.45%) and access sales (29.84%) dominate threat activity.

Sector Targeting: Finance and insurance (14%), retail trade (12.45%), and e-commerce (8.77%) are the most targeted sectors, reflecting attackers’ focus on financial gain and customer data exploitation.

Ransomware Activity: More than half (52.3%) of ransomware attacks focus solely on Australia, with LockBit, Akira, and RansomHub leading campaigns that disrupt legal, logistics, and retail organizations.

Phishing Campaigns: Public administration (22.67%) faces the highest phishing rates, followed by finance, healthcare, and telecommunications. Notably, over 70% of phishing sites use HTTPS to appear legitimate.

DDoS Attacks: 47,180 DDoS incidents were recorded, peaking at 1,427.54 Gbps, revealing the growing operational risk to Australian digital services and infrastructure.

Why This Report Matters:

Australia faces sustained cyber threats targeting both its public and private sectors. From data breaches on the dark web to ransomware and large-scale DDoS attacks, adversaries continue to exploit vulnerabilities for financial and strategic gain.

SOCRadar’s report empowers organizations with:

• Early detection of emerging cyber threats targeting Australia’s industries.
• Intelligence-driven insights on ransomware, phishing, and data exposure.
• Actionable recommendations to strengthen cyber resilience.

Take Action Now:

Safeguard your organization with SOCRadar’s comprehensive threat intelligence solutions:

• Dark Web Monitoring: Identify leaked data and stolen credentials before they are exploited.
• Ransomware Intelligence: Track active ransomware groups and mitigate threats early.
• Phishing Detection & Response: Stay ahead of phishing attacks with real-time alerts.