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04 Nov 2022
Launch of the Annual Threat Report
The Annual Cyber Threat Report is ACSC’s flagship unclassified publication. The Report provides an overview of key cyber threats impacting Australia, how the ACSC is responding to the threat environment, and crucial advice for Australian individuals and organisations to protect themselves online.
ACSC/NCSC collaboration to strengthen cyber security posture
The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) and the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) are committed to improving our respective nation’s cyber security posture and protecting our networks from cyber threats.
30 Sep 2022
Cyber Security Awareness Month 2022
October is Cyber Security Awareness Month and this year the Australian Cyber Security Centre’s (ACSC) theme is Have you been hacked?
23 Aug 2022
ACSC participation in Asia Pacific Computer Emergency Response Team (APCERT) Drill
The ACSC has joined international partners in the annual Asia Pacific Computer Emergency Response Team (APCERT) Drill.
16 Aug 2022
The ACSC asks, ‘Have you been hacked?’
The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) has launched a new online tool to help people who may be a victim of a cyber attack – Have you been hacked?
05 Aug 2022
ACSC and partners alert organisations to top 2021 malware strains
The top types of malicious software – or malware – seen by the Australian Cyber Security Centre and international partners through 2021 have been detailed, along with advice on how to counter them.
14 Jul 2022
New ACSC guidance released to help Australians avoid risks related to social media and messaging applications
ACSC has today released updated guidance to help all Australians better understand how social media and messaging apps can pose a risk to the security and privacy of individuals and organisations.
28 Jun 2022
ACSC has launched a new campaign on Business Email Compromise
With the end of the financial year ushering in tax season, Australians are urged to strengthen their email security and be alert to criminals trying to fool them into making false payments or giving up details that could make them an easy target for cyber crime.
11 May 2022
Joint statement - attribution to Russia for malicious cyber activity against European networks
Australia and international partners shine a light on Russia’s ongoing unacceptable activity in cyberspace.
23 Mar 2022
Australian Signals Directorate unveils new facility
The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) has unveiled a new world-class cyber and foreign intelligence facility, as the agency prepares to mark 75 years defending Australia from global threats.
04 Feb 2022
Back to school with cyber secure devices
As children return to school, Australian parents are urged to make devices like mobile phones and laptop computers more cyber secure and to teach their children about cyber security, with 2022 set to be another year of hybrid learning for most families.
23 Dec 2021
ACSC and international partners encourage action to mitigate risks for Log4j vulnerability
ACSC and cyber security agency partners have issued a joint statement and advisory on the Log4j vulnerability providing technical details, mitigations and resources to help address the critical software flaw.
21 Dec 2021
Cybercriminals scanning Australian entities for serious cyber vulnerability
Australians must urgently patch applications and software products as malicious cyber adversaries conduct thousands of scans in search of the vulnerability related to the critical Log4j software flaw.
16 Dec 2021
JCSC virtual presentations on Log4j2 vulnerability – Friday 17 December
A critical alert and advisory has been published on the Log4j2 vulnerability. On Friday 17 December 2021, ACSC’s Joint Cyber Security Centres (JCSCs) will facilitate a series of virtual awareness and advice sessions about this vulnerability. Australians are urged to act now to secure their computer systems against this critical software vulnerability.
15 Dec 2021
Australians urged to act on cyber alert
The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) issued an alert on a vulnerability in the Apache Log4j software library that exposed systems to potential cyberattack.
29 Nov 2021
Head of ACSC talks cyber security with Natarsha Belling in podcast special
Ms Abigail Bradshaw, head of the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC), recently sat down with journalist Natarsha Belling to discuss the common cyber threats affecting Australians today.
25 Nov 2021
The ACSC On-Call 24/7
All Australians now have greater access to cyber security help and advice through the Australian Cyber Security Centre’s enhanced national Cyber Security Hotline - 1300 CYBER1.
03 Nov 2021
Online shoppers the target of Christmas cyber grinches
In the lead-up to Black Friday and festive season sales, Australians must be alert to the cybercriminals seeking to steal your Christmas joy and your money.
05 Oct 2021
Cyber Security Awareness Month 2021
October is Cyber Security Awareness Month.
01 Oct 2021
Microsoft introduces Exchange Emergency Mitigation service
Microsoft has launched a new optional protection for Microsoft Exchange servers.
16 Sep 2021
ACSC Annual Cyber Threat report 2020-21
The Assistant Minister for Defence, The Hon Andrew Hastie MP, released the Australian Cyber Security Centre’s Annual Cyber Threat Report 2020-21.
31 Aug 2021
ACSC cyber security challenge
Would you like to put your cyber incident response skills to the test?
25 Aug 2021
17 Aug 2021
Boost your cyber defences with backups
Backing up your data is one of the best defences against ransomware attacks conducted by the opportunistic cyber criminals who continue to threaten Australian businesses, organisations, and families.
28 Jul 2021
U.S., U.K., and Australia Issue Joint Cybersecurity Advisory
Cyber Agencies Share Top Routinely Exploited Vulnerabilities
Joint advisory on top cyber vulnerabilities
The top 30 cyber security vulnerabilities exploited by malicious cyber actors since 2020 have been detailed in a joint advisory issued by the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) and counterpart cyber security agencies from the United States and the United Kingdom.
20 Jul 2021
Act now to defend against vicious cybercriminals
Cybercriminals are targeting Australians at an unprecedented level to steal sensitive information and money, including through business email compromise and ransomware attacks.
15 Jun 2021
Australia is fighting back against ransomware
Australians continue to be targeted by cybercriminals through ransomware campaigns impacting multiple sectors across our economy.
03 May 2021
Update your devices to keep cybercriminals out
Updating the software on electronic devices is one of the easiest and most important ways all Australians can defend against cybercriminals and be protected from online threats.
31 Mar 2021
ABC Radio interview with Head of ACSC
Abigail Bradshaw CSC, Head of Australian Cyber Security Centre, interview with Fran Kelly on ABC Radio National, 31 March 2021.
Back-up data to defend against cybercrime
On World Back-up Day, the Australian Government is urging businesses, organisations and individuals to back-up their digital information to protect themselves against compromise.
17 Mar 2021
Head ACSC Address to AISA Cyber Conference 2021
'The Future of Cyber Security in Australia’ – Address by Abigail Bradshaw CSC, on 15 March 2021 Canberra Convention Centre.
25 Feb 2021
Multi-factor authentication for stronger cyber protection
Australians are being urged to strengthen proof of identity protections to help stop cybercriminals gaining unauthorised access to online information and accounts.
10 Feb 2021
Health Sector Snapshot
This Sector Snapshot is designed to enhance awareness of key cyber security threats in the health sector and advise executives and cyber security professionals within the health sector on what they can do to protect their organisation from cyber threats. This report provides a high-level overview of the cyber security environment from 1 January to 31 December 2020.
09 Feb 2021
Safer Internet Day 2021
Safer Internet Day on 9 February 2021 aims to raise awareness of emerging online issues and share strategies everyone can use for staying secure online.
19 Jan 2021
Staying secure online during back-to-school shopping
Parents are being urged to be vigilant while shopping online for school essentials this month, with back-to-school shopping opening up opportunities for cybercriminals to strike.
