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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 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.
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Largest survey to improve cyber security for Australia’s small businesses
- It takes a team effort to make Australia the safest place to connect online, and this is one of the reasons why the Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) is undertaking its largest-ever survey of small to medium-sized businesses in Australia.
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UPDATE: ACSC confirms potential exploitation of BlueKeep vulnerability
- Thousands of Australian businesses using older Windows systems should immediately install a patch to avoid being compromised.
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Cyber security best-practice in mergers, acquisitions and MoG changes
- The ACSC has developed tailored advice to help organisations manage the increased cyber security risks, including when data is being migrated from one system to another. Businesses undergoing major organisational change, whether it be through a merger, acquisition or Machinery of Government changes, are an attractive target for cyber criminals because of significant upheaval and disruption to the…