Ransomware is one of the most prolific and economically damaging cybercrime threats of the contemporary era. This paper examines the evolution and activities of ransomware criminal groups. Results reveal the most active ransomware criminal groups, the median range of their careers and the most targeted victim organisations by country and sector type.

This report reveals that while the United States (US) President Donald Trump’s return to the White House is demolishing federal climate support, major US states, companies – and rivals such as China – are powering ahead with the switch to renewable energy. For Australia, the message is clear: its future prosperity depends on keeping pace.

This report outlines assessment of the progress the Australian Government has made in implementing reforms in response to recommendations made by the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety. While passage of the Aged Care Act 2024 has been achieved, there are some areas in which an urgent change in approach is needed.

This handbook serves as a practical guide to help energy and water businesses assess and strengthen their response to family violence. It reflects deepening understanding about family violence risk in essential services, including the importance of taking a Safety by Design approach – a framework to anticipate, detect and eliminate harm before it occurs.

Drawing on interviews with seven new permanent residents of Australia who had first sought asylum in Australia more than a decade ago, this report explores the policy shift impacts of being allowed to apply for a permanent visa – the Resolution of Status visa – and provides insights into the experience of receiving this status.