Ransomware is one of the most prolific and economically damaging cybercrime threats of the contemporary era. This paper examines the evolution and activities of ransomware criminal groups. Results reveal the most active ransomware criminal groups, the median range of their careers and the most targeted victim organisations by country and sector type.

This report offers strategic guidance on best practice regulatory approaches for adopting standards. Its aim is to promote the reduction of regulatory barriers in net-zero sectors and enhance regulatory alignment between Australia and New Zealand. It develops an economic framework to guide governments and regulators in deciding whether to adopt regulatory standards.

New Zealand has one of the most complex systems of executive government in the developed world – with 81 ministerial portfolios, 28 ministers and 43 departments. This report concludes this proliferation undermines effective government. It argues that reform is essential for greater accountability, faster decision-making and stronger fiscal discipline.

This report explores online data from young men aged 12 to 17 years old across six countries providing a comprehensive, nationally representative map of their digital ecosystems and key emergent trends. It provides evidence-based and actionable insights that researchers, policymakers and practitioners can use to connect online beliefs and behaviours to relevant health issues facing...

High-level, goal-focused engagement can be a powerful tool to rebuild trust in democracy – but, if poorly understood or misused, it risks becoming performative and politically driven. Providing sector-wide research across engagement practice and policy, this report identifies five major challenges as impacting the role of strategic engagement in improving trust in democracy and democratic...