The ANU Cybercrime Observatory's mission is to monitor, identify and analyse trends from electronic data collected from the Internet and acquired through government and industry partners. Examples of what we do include 'big data' analysis of botnet traffic and spam, investigations of underground online hacking discussion forums, unravelling how infectious software and tools are used, and the evolution of social engineering. The goal is to identify patterns of crime to understand the crime causation and the social dynamics of Internet based crime. Our approach is unique. We are the only established group in Australia undergoing cross-disciplinary cybercrime research. We draw from areas such as criminology, law, regulatory theory, data mining, information security, and computer science. Findings and results are underpinned by direct and indirect observation and experience. Most of our investigations are framed within the discipline of criminology and crime prevention. In line with the strategic research priorities of Australia, the research endeavours to assist in improving cybersecurity for Australians including individuals, businesses and government.