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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Australian Government - Australian Signals Directorate - Australian Cyber Security Centre
Cyber scams during the COVID-19 crisis - ABC Radio interview
- Mr Karl Hanmore, acting Head Australian Cyber Security Centre, interview with Wendy Harmer and Robbie Buck on ABC Radio Sydney, 27 March 2020
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Microsoft warns of vulnerabilities in Adobe Type Manager Library
- The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) is aware of Microsoft’s recent disclosure of two remote code execution (RCE) vulnerabilities in the Windows Adobe Type Manager Library. Microsoft reports that there is targeted exploitation of these vulnerabilities. 
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Cyber security is essential when preparing for COVID-19
- In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, organisations are developing strategies to protect staff and vulnerable members of our community. Remember to incorporate cyber security into your contingency planning.
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Microsoft warns of vulnerabilities in SMBv3 [update: patch released 13 March 2020]
- The ACSC is aware of Microsoft’s recent disclosure of a vulnerability in the Microsoft Server Message Block 3.1.1 (SMBv3) protocol called CVE-2020-0796, also known as EternalDarkness.
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Joint Australian Signals Directorate and Digital Transformation Agency Public Statement on Independent Review of CSCP and IRAP
- In late July 2019, the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) commissioned an independent review of its Cloud Services Certification Program (CSCP) and Information Security Registered Assessors Program (IRAP).
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).