Over 1,100 Data Breaches Reported in 2024 Amid Evolving Cyber Threats

Over 1,100 Data Breaches Reported in 2024 Amid Evolving Cyber Threats

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In 2024, more than 1,100 data breaches were reported by businesses and government agencies in Australia, marking the highest annual total since the introduction of mandatory reporting in 2018. The increasing sophistication of cyber threats has rendered traditional perimeter defenses inadequate, necessitating a shift towards proactive defense strategies in the AI era.