"Nearly half of Australian internet users were victims of cybercrime in the past year."
- Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Cyber Security, 18 August 2025
Cybercrime is escalating in Australia, with individuals and families facing growing risks to their personal and financial security. In 2025, cybercriminals are using more advanced and deceptive tactics to steal identities, commit financial fraud and exploit sensitive data. If you’re active online – whether shopping, banking or using social media – you’re a potential target.
Your personal information – name, address, phone number, banking details, even passport and Medicare numbers can be stolen and sold on the dark web. Once compromised, criminals can use your identity to open bank accounts, take out loans or commit fraud in your name.
Scammers are using sophisticated AI-generated emails, SMS messages and fake websites to trick Australians into handing over sensitive information. Many of these scams look identical to real messages from banks, government agencies and retailers, making them harder to detect.
With more people storing payment details online, cybercriminals can hack accounts, make unauthorised purchases and drain bank funds. Once they gain access, they can lock you out of your own accounts and demand ransoms.
Fake ads, fraudulent online stores and hacked social media accounts are being used to steal money and information. Clicking on the wrong link can lead to malware infections or data breaches.
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The dark web is a hidden part of the internet where cyber criminals trade stolen personal information, financial details and hacking tools.
Account takeover is when a cyber criminal gains access to and takes control of an individual’s or a company's online account, often to commit fraud or steal personal information.
Cyberstalking is the repeated use of electronic communications to harass or frighten someone, for example by sending threatening emails.
Hacking refers to the act of gaining unauthorised access to confidential data or systems within a computer network, often by bypassing security measures or exploiting vulnerabilities in the software or hardware.
Malware is malicious software, including viruses, spyware and ransomware, designed to damage or steal data from devices.
Ransomware is a type of malware that locks users out of their files or devices until a ransom is paid to the attacker.
Identity theft is when a cybercriminal uses someone else’s personal information to commit fraud, such as opening credit accounts or making unauthorised transactions.
Cyber extortion is a crime involving an attack or threat of an attack, coupled with a demand for money or some other response in return for stopping or remediating the attack.
Phishing is a cyberattack where scammers use fake emails, texts or websites to trick individuals into revealing personal or financial information.
Social engineering is psychological manipulation tactics used by cybercriminals to trick people into revealing confidential information or taking harmful actions.
Spyware is a type of malware that secretly monitors and collects information about a user’s online activity, keystrokes and personal data.
Spoofing occurs when attackers disguise their identity by faking email addresses, phone numbers or websites to deceive individuals.
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