In response to this growing threat, we’re offering a limited-time vulnerability assessment tailored to uncover and mitigate your most critical security risks.
By taking advantage of this offer, you’ll be one step closer to building a safer, smarter IT environment. One that’s prepared to withstand the evolving cyber landscape.
Continue reading to find out how to book your assessment and fortify your business against future cyber incidents in Australia.
The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) Annual Cyber Threat Report 2024–25 reveals a sharp rise in malicious activity, including credential theft, ransomware attacks, and exploitation of critical infrastructure.
Consequently, this surge underscores the urgent need for proactive measures. For example, organisations should implement multi-factor authentication, conduct regular vulnerability assessments, and, most importantly, align their practices with the ACSC Essential 8 maturity model.
Impact: 5.7 million customer records threatened.
What Happened:
Hackers claimed to have stolen personal data and threatened public release. However, the FBI seized the attackers’ website, although the breach still raised serious concerns about data governance.
Data at Risk:
Names, contact details, and travel history.
Current Status:
Qantas is working with federal authorities to assess the breach and strengthen its cyber defences.
Why It Matters for SMEs:
Even well-resourced organisations are vulnerable; therefore, SMEs must prioritise breach detection and response planning.
Impact: Multiple sectors targeted, including IT services and infrastructure.
What Happened:
The Scattered Spider group used social engineering and ransomware to infiltrate help desks and exfiltrate sensitive data.
Tactics Used:
Current Status:
In response, the ACSC issued advisories urging organisations to implement phishing-resistant MFA and offline backups.
Why It Matters for SMEs:
Help desks are a common entry point, so SMEs are encouraged to train staff and deploy layered security controls.
Impact: Over 14 million individuals affected across Australia and New Zealand.
What Happened:
Latitude detected a sophisticated cyber attack originating from a major vendor. Subsequently, attackers used stolen employee credentials to access personal data from multiple service providers.
Data Compromised:
Current Status:
Latitude issued an apology and offered reimbursements for ID replacements, while investigations continue into data retention practices and security gaps.
Why It Matters for SMEs:
Third-party vulnerabilities are a growing risk. Therefore, SMEs must audit vendor access and enforce strict credential controls.
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We know cyber security isn’t just about compliance, it’s about resilience. That’s why, alongside our Essential Eight Audit services, we’re offering a limited-time vulnerability assessment to help you strengthen your defences and stay ahead of evolving threats.
✓ Identify hidden risks
✓ Get actionable insights aligned with ACSC standards
✓ Strengthen your defences before the next breach
Cyber security is no longer a luxury; it has now become a necessity. Whether you’re in healthcare, legal, logistics, or retail, the risks are real and rising, so take proactive measures today to stay protected from cyber incidents.
Sources:
Australian Signals Directorate, Annual Cyber Threat Report 2024–25 (2025). © Commonwealth of Australia 2025. | ABC News – Luke Cooper, Qantas Data Breach: Website Seized After Cyber Attack (Oct 10, 2025). | Australian Signals Directorate, Scattered Spider (July 30, 2025). © Commonwealth of Australia 2025. | ABC News – Dinah Lewis Boucher, What’s happening with the Latitude Financial cyber attack? (Mar 27, 2023). | UpGuard – Edward Kost, Biggest Data Breaches in Australia. (January 2, 2025).