Cybercrime in Australia is getting worse

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Cybersecurity experts are advocating for business owners and individuals to remain vigilant about their cleanliness and digital awareness, along with increasing government investment to protect critical infrastructure.


The Cyber Threat Report from the Australian Signals Directorate says that new cyber crime incidents are reported in Australia on average every six minutes — and those reports have increased by 23 per cent compared to last year.

The report found that cyber threats are increasing targeting Australians individually, in their businesses and at government level.

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