Access publications and alerts / Alerts and advisories / Archived alerts and advisories / COVID-19 themed malicious cyber activity COVID-19 themed malicious cyber activity 27 Mar 2020 Advisory Updated advisory on increasing COVID-19 themed cyber activity, with practical advice to help organisations and individuals reduce risk.
Access publications and alerts / Alerts and advisories / Archived alerts and advisories / COVID-19 Malicious Scams - Threat Awareness and Guidance COVID-19 Malicious Scams - Threat Awareness and Guidance 27 Mar 2020 Advisory Advisory on COVID-19 malicious scams and phishing, with practical guidance to help organisations and individuals reduce risk and stay secure.
Access publications and alerts / Alerts and advisories / Archived alerts and advisories / COVID-19 scam messages COVID-19 scam messages 16 Mar 2020 Advisory The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD's ACSC) is aware of a COVID-19 themed scam being distributed via text message.
Access publications and alerts / Alerts and advisories / Archived alerts and advisories / Cyber security is essential when preparing for COVID-19 Cyber security is essential when preparing for COVID-19 13 Mar 2020 Advisory In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, organisations are developing strategies to protect staff and vulnerable members of our community.
Access publications and alerts / Alerts and advisories / Archived alerts and advisories / Recommendations to mitigate DDoS threats being made against Australian organisations Recommendations to mitigate DDoS threats being made against Australian organisations 25 Feb 2020 Advisory Advisory on DoS-for-ransom threats: ASD’s ACSC warns Australian organisations, especially banking and finance, of denial-of-service extortion campaigns.
Access publications and alerts / Alerts and advisories / Archived alerts and advisories / 2020-003: Mailto ransomware incidents 2020-003: Mailto ransomware incidents 06 Feb 2020 Alert Alert on Mailto ransomware incidents, detailing attack methods, impacts, and mitigation steps to help organisations prevent, detect, and respond effectively.
