13/05/2026
Stolen data isn't the end of an incident - it's often the beginning of the next one.
The ASD’s Annual Cyber Threat Report 2024–25 shows cybercriminals are using stolen personal information, usernames, and passwords to make phishing emails and scams more convincing. When an attacker already knows your people, suppliers, or systems, they can easily look legitimate.
The question is no longer ‘Could our data be targeted?’ but ‘If our data was exposed, how quickly would we know, and what happens next?’
3 key takeaways:
• Phishing and compromised credentials remain major threats.
• Attackers use previously stolen data to access other systems.
• SMEs are still attractive targets.
For IT teams, this is a reminder to review the basics: MFA, strong credentials, monitoring, patching, and a tested incident response plan.
For CEOs and CFOs, a data theft event can quickly become an operational, financial, and reputational problem.
At Pinpoint IT, we believe in assuming compromise, protecting critical assets, and preparing for what happens after exposure.
https://www.cyber.gov.au/about-us/view-all-content/reports-and-statistics/annual-cyber-threat-report-2024-2025