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Introduction to AI

Gain an understanding of what AI is and how it may impact the digital systems and services you use

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Essential Eight Maturity Model Update

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ASD releases its Cyber Threat Report

Learn about the key threats impacting Australia

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29 Nov 2023
Advisory

#StopRansomware: LockBit 3.0 Ransomware Affiliates Exploit CVE 2023-4966 Citrix Bleed Vulnerability

This joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) is part of an ongoing #StopRansomware effort to publish advisories for network defenders that detail various ransomware variants and ransomware threat actors.

Audience focus: Small & medium businesses Organisations & Critical Infrastructure Government
29 Nov 2023
Alert rating: Critical

Citrix Products NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway Vulnerabilities

A malicious actor can exploit the vulnerability to execute code remotely without authentication. Organisations using Citrix products NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway, possibly including…

Audience focus: Small & medium businesses Organisations & Critical Infrastructure Government
29 Nov 2023
Alert rating: Critical

Critical vulnerabilities in ‘ownCloud’ file share

The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) is aware of multiple critical vulnerabilities affecting the file sync and sharing software ‘ownCloud’. This primarily…

Audience focus: Small & medium businesses Organisations & Critical Infrastructure Government

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Resources for individuals and families

Most people use the internet on a daily basis which can expose them to cyber attacks. Learn how to recognise the threats and protect yourself from cybercriminals.

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Creating Strong Passphrases

The longer your passphrase, the better. As adversaries can crack a short password with very little effort or time, you can increase the time and effort it takes by using a passphrase instead.

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Phishing emails and texts

Learn about phishing attacks and know what to do if you've been targeted.

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Cybercrime - getting help

If something has knocked you offline, check out the following information to help you get back up and running!

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27 Nov 2023

Essential Eight Maturity Model Update

The Australian Signals Directorate has updated the Essential Eight Maturity Model (E8MM) . The E8MM is designed to assist organisations in protecting their internet-connected information technology networks against common…

24 Nov 2023

An introduction to Artificial Intelligence

The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC) has released an introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI).

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We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their continuing connections to land, sea and communities. We pay our respects to them, their cultures and their Elders; past, present and emerging. We also recognise Australia's First Peoples' enduring contribution to Australia's national security.

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