AI-Powered Cyberattacks Surge In Australia In 2025

Cyble reports a sharp increase in sophisticated, AI-enabled cyberattacks against Australian targets in 2025, documenting 71 major incidents across sectors (energy, telecom, finance, healthcare, government). Notable cases include alleged Scattered Spider access to a Qantas call center, leaked Loan Management System source code from an Australian SaaS provider, and a claimed 306 GB data exposure from a government broadband network project; the report warns of AI-enhanced reconnaissance, social engineering, and malware, and recommends AI-driven defenses, zero trust, MFA, asset hardening, and incident response planning.