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Let’s make Australia the safest place to connect online

The internet, our computers, smartphones and other devices are crucial to our way of life. It’s vital that we protect our online systems and information. Cyber security is everyone’s responsibility. Here you can find out how to better secure yourself or your business online.

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ACSC Aware of Critical Vulnerability in Citrix Application Delivery Controller and Citrix Gateway
- The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) is aware of a critical vulnerability that exists in the Citrix Application Delivery Controller (ADC) (formerly known as NetScaler ADC) and Citrix Gateway (formerly known as NetScaler Gateway).
Online fraud and shopping scams among the top cybercrimes targeting Australians
- Australians are urged to be vigilant and protect themselves online, especially over the busy festive period. The Australian Cyber Security Centre receives one cybercrime report every ten minutes from individuals and businesses. The most common types of cybercrime reported are identity theft, online fraud, shopping scams, online romance scams and business email compromise. 
National Cyber Security Committee urges vigilance as two concerning cyber security threats are in the wild
- UPDATE: As at 12th November 2019 the CIMA level returned to Level 5 - Normal Conditions.
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Widespread exploitation of vulnerable systems via Emotet malware
- The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) is investigating a widespread malware campaign known as Emotet. Emotet is a Trojan virus delivered via emails sent with malicious attachments.
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Vulnerability in Pulse Connect Secure VPN Software
- The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) is aware of a working exploit for a vulnerability that exists in the Pulse Connect Secure Virtual Private Network (VPN) solution software
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ACSC confirms the public release of BlueKeep exploit
- The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) is aware of the overnight release of a working exploit for the vulnerability known as BlueKeep (CVE-2019-0708).