For years, Australian organisations have treated cybersecurity like building a fortress. Firewalls stacked, antivirus software upgraded, compliance boxes ticked.
However, while everyone has been focused on external threats, attackers have found another way in through your employees.
Phishing scams, stolen passwords, and clever social engineering are now among the most damaging tactics used against Aussie businesses, councils, schools, and not-for-profits.
And here’s the uncomfortable part: it’s not a tech failure. It’s human behaviour.
- An overworked staff member clicks a suspicious invoice.
- A team leader reuses a compromised password.
- A moment of trust becomes an open door.
Let’s break it down:
- “Just one click” remains the most common entry point for major breaches across organisations of all shapes and sizes.
- Cyber fatigue is rising. Awareness training is often rushed or seen as an afterthought.
- The inbox has become the frontline. It’s where ransomware begins, data is stolen, and reputations are damaged.
It’s time to rethink cybersecurity. This isn’t just a digital defence problem, it’s a people problem.
And solving it starts with building a smarter culture.
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