May 17, 2019 - Malicious actors are compromising Australian business Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) services, also known as Windows Terminal Services or Windows Remote Desktop. In 2018 and 2019, the ACSC knows of more than 48,000 Australian RDP services that were accessible on the Internet, exposing more than 2,000 Australian businesses.

May 15, 2019 - The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) advises users of WhatsApp to implement the latest fix for a reported vulnerability. Cyber criminals can use any weakness in apps to access your phone or device. To stay one step ahead of remote attackers, we recommend that you set your phone and device/s to auto update your apps.

May 15, 2019 - This week is national Privacy Awareness Week, an annual initiative of the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) that raises awareness of privacy issues and the importance of protecting personal information.

May 9, 2019 - Telephone scams - where people pretend to be from a reputable organisation to try to get access to your computer and your bank account - are a constant threat. The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) is aware of a new scam where people call who pretend to be from the ACSC, seeking your help to act against cyber criminals.

May 2, 2019 - The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) has released a checklist to help Australians protect themselves from cyber criminals. Lottery and grant scams, identity theft, investment scams, hacking, phishing, dating and romance scams, online abuse and sextortion are just some of the threats people face.

Apr 17, 2019 - Head of the Australian Cyber Security Centre Alastair MacGibbon has issued an update for registered MSPs and those considering applying to join the Managed Service Provider Partner Program – MSP3. Registration has been extended through to 30 April 2019 and the due date for the return of the surveys is now 31 May 2019.