Australia’s prosperous economy and advanced digital infrastructure make it an attractive target for malicious cyber actors seeking to advance their financial, political and strategic interests.
Recent global conflicts have demonstrated that cyber capabilities are now regularly integrated by state-sponsored actors, and those aligned with their cause, to support military objectives, disrupt critical systems and shape the strategic environment.
State actors continue to target Australian governments, businesses, and CI to conduct espionage and gain strategic advantage. Some are motivated to maintain access covertly to disrupt essential services during periods of crisis or conflict.
Cybercrime remains a significant threat to Australia’s prosperity and way of life. Cybercriminals are prepared to sell our data online or disrupt services to elicit payment.
