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Protecting small business against cyber attacks during COVID-19

Apr 7, 2020 - The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) has published advice on how small businesses can better protect themselves from cyber attacks and disruptions during COVID-19. The Head of the ACSC, Ms Abigail Bradshaw CSC, said since early March 2020, there has been a significant increase in COVID-19 themed malicious cyber activity across Australia and small businesses are far from immune.

Cyber scams during the COVID-19 crisis - ABC Radio interview

Mar 27, 2020 - Mr Karl Hanmore, acting Head Australian Cyber Security Centre, interview with Wendy Harmer and Robbie Buck on ABC Radio Sydney, 27 March 2020

Microsoft warns of vulnerabilities in Adobe Type Manager Library

Mar 27, 2020 - 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

Mar 13, 2020 - 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.

Microsoft warns of vulnerabilities in SMBv3 [update: patch released 13 March 2020]

Mar 12, 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.

Joint Australian Signals Directorate and Digital Transformation Agency Public Statement on Independent Review of CSCP and IRAP

Mar 2, 2020 - 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).