Report by KnowBe4

Australia's Cybersecurity Paradox: Strong Defences, Weak Habits

6 FINDINGSPublished Mar 10, 2026
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Key Findings

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