Welcome to SOCRadar’s 2025 Australia Threat Landscape Report!

Explore the evolving cyber threats targeting Australia’s critical industries with SOCRadar’s 2025 Australia Threat Landscape Report. This detailed analysis uncovers major attack trends, sector vulnerabilities, and underground threat activity, providing organizations with actionable intelligence to enhance their defenses against emerging risks.

Download the full report now to stay informed and protect your organization against Australia’s rapidly evolving cyber threat landscape.

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.