One cybercrime every six minutes: Federal government launches new campaign

Cybercrime is on the rise in Australia, with more than 87 thousand reports made last financial year, equivalent to one report every six minutes. 

A new campaign launched by the Federal Government called Act Now Stay Secure is urging Australians, especially in regional and remote communities, to take three simple steps to outsmart cybercriminals. 

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Produced By: Azucena Carrasco

Featured In Story: Jack Reis- Campaign ambassador

First aired on The Wire, Monday 18 August 2025