2024 PHISHING BENCHMARKING REPORT FOR AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND

Year after year, cyber-crime increases, casting its net wider and ensnaring more victims in both professional and personal spheres. Cybercriminals show no bias, targeting anyone, anytime and anywhere. While cyber defenses continue to evolve, perpetrators shift focus toward exploiting the softer, easier human targets. Human susceptibility remains a perennial attraction, drawing criminals to individuals across all walks of life and different roles in an organization. Many organszations invest disproportionately in technological safeguards, often neglecting the crucial role of human-risk management. 

As artificial intelligence (AI) integrates further into all aspects of technology, cybersecurity vigilance becomes increasingly important. AI systems possess the capability to rapidly analyze extensive data sets and identify patterns far beyond human capacity. This ability presents a double-edged sword; while it can significantly enhance cybersecurity measures, it also equips hackers with sophisticated tools to exploit vulnerabilities.