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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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Latest News

National Cyber Security Committee urges vigilance as two concerning cyber security threats are in the wild
- The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC), with its state and territory partners, is continuing to respond to the widespread malware campaign known as Emotet while responding to reports that hackers are exploiting the BlueKeep vulnerability to mine cryptocurrency.
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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).
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Australian Government Information Security Manual updated
- The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD)’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) has released updates to the Australian Government Information Security Manual (ISM) to help organisations set the strategic framework for protecting their systems and information from cyber threats.
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Electricity program generates a buzz
- The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) has been actively working with energy sector organisations and government agencies to strengthen their resilience to cyber security threats.