Paul A. Watters

Paul A. Watters is an Australian academic researcher and cybersecurity professional specializing in computer science and malware, with previous affiliations including La Trobe University, Macquarie University, and Massey University[4]. He is also known as Paul Watters OAM, an Honorary Professor of Criminology and Security Studies at Macquarie University and a cybercrime researcher recognized for contributions to phishing, malware, piracy, and child exploitation detection[1][6]. In the 2026 Australia Day Honours, he was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia for his service[1].