This study examines the experiences of 331 Australian individuals and small to medium enterprise owners who were victims of ransomware. It used survey data to understand how they were targeted and the vulnerabilities that were exploited. The results highlight both the human element in victimisation and the need for technological solutions to protect business owners.

This report outlines the cyber threats Australia is facing. It describes the cyber threat landscape of who is targeting Australia, what malicious cyber actors are targeting and common techniques used by malicious cyber actors. It presents the year in review and protection actions for all Australians.

The purpose of this report is to help charities in the United Kingdom understand current cyber security threats, the extent to which the sector is affected and whether it is being targeted, and where charities can go for help.

Falling victim to a ransomware attack is a shocking moment. This report puts the reader in the shoes of a victim, as they make difficult decisions in the ensuing days, and draws lessons for industry and policy-makers trying to grapple with this policy challenge.

Ransomware is malicious software (also known as malware) used to deny a person or organisation access to their IT systems and devices and/or to threaten the release of private data unless a ransom is paid. This study examines the help-seeking behaviour of 321 Australian ransomware victims who participated in a national survey of computer users...