Report by KnowBe4
Australia's Cybersecurity Paradox: Strong Defences, Weak Habits
6 FINDINGSPublished Mar 10, 2026
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24% of Australians take no action after hearing about a major data breach unless directly notified.
AustraliaData BreachConsumer Behavior
66% of Australians reuse passwords across multiple online accounts.
AustraliaPassword SecurityAccount SecurityPassword ReuseConsumer Behavior
53% of employed Australians prioritise protecting work accounts over personal accounts.
AustraliaWorkplace SecurityConsumer Behavior
More than 20% of Australians share login credentials for sensitive accounts such as email or banking.
AustraliaCredential SharingConsumer BehaviorEmail AccountBanking Account
The tendency to prioritise protecting work accounts over personal accounts reaches 66% for Gen Z, 65% for Millennials, and 35% for Gen X.
AustraliaGenerational BehaviorWorkplace SecurityConsumer Behavior
76% of Australians feel confident spotting cyber threats.
AustraliaConsumer Behavior