Cyberattacks

Discover related resources in the Understanding Hazards Collection and on the Big Weather page

Close-up photograph of a network switch with multiple Ethernet cables plugged into numbered ports. Blue and black cables connect to the device, while green and amber indicator lights show active network connections in a data communications environment. HASH

hashh

Person typing on a laptop in a dark room, illuminated only by the bright white glow of the screen, with hands positioned over the keyboard against a mostly black background.

hash

Click here to watch 'Protecting against cyber threats' video by Australian Signals Directorate

Prepare, plan and stay safe

We can also prepare for the possible impacts of cyberattacks by practicing emergency management plans and procedures. In 2025, ASD’s ran the first national cyber security exercise for energy, communications and finance.

You can read about this exercise here:

Australia