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flag Australians face high repeat cybercrime risk, with 42% hit multiple times yearly due to weak security.

flag Australians who fall victim to cybercrime face a high risk of repeated attacks, with 42.1% experiencing multiple distinct cybercrimes within a year, according to a 2024 survey by the Australian Institute of Criminology. flag Cybercriminals exploit weak passwords, outdated software, and compromised accounts, often escalating from initial scams to identity fraud or phishing. flag Common crimes include malware, identity misuse, and fraud, with small business owners, young adults, non-English speakers, Indigenous Australians, people with disabilities, and frequent users of online services at higher risk. flag Authorities urge the public to use multi-factor authentication, password managers, and regular software updates, and to report incidents to ReportCyber or call 000 in emergencies.

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