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 / 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 / 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 / Iranian Government-Sponsored APT Cyber Actors Exploiting Microsoft Exchange and Fortinet Vulnerabilities in Furtherance of Malicious Activities Iranian Government-Sponsored APT Cyber Actors Exploiting Microsoft Exchange and Fortinet Vulnerabilities in Furtherance of Malicious Activities 17 Nov 2021 Advisory Advisory on Iranian government-sponsored APT actors targeting U.S. critical infrastructure and Australian organisations.
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Access publications and alerts / Alerts and advisories / Archived alerts and advisories / Protect yourself and others from MyGov-related scams Protect yourself and others from MyGov-related scams 16 Jul 2020 Advisory Advisory on the ATO is receiving more myGov SMS and email scam reports. Don’t click links or share personal information. Stay alert and verify communications.
Access publications and alerts / Alerts and advisories / Archived alerts and advisories / Protect yourself from remote access scams Protect yourself from remote access scams 04 Nov 2020 Advisory NEVER provide your personal and financial details or give a stranger remote access to your device or computer – simply hang up.
Access publications and alerts / Alerts and advisories / Archived alerts and advisories / Sextortion campaign - What to do if you receive the email Sextortion campaign - What to do if you receive the email 16 Apr 2020 Advisory Advisory on ransom scam emails designed to intimidate recipients into paying. These mass-generated messages use limited personal details and are usually not cause for concern.
Access publications and alerts / Alerts and advisories / Archived alerts and advisories / Threat update: COVID-19 malicious cyber activity 20 April 2020 Threat update: COVID-19 malicious cyber activity 20 April 2020 20 Apr 2020 Advisory Advisory warned of evolving COVID-19 cyber threats, including scams, fraud and phishing, and urged Australians to remain vigilant online.
Access publications and alerts / Alerts and advisories / Archived alerts and advisories / Threat update: COVID-19 malicious cyber activity 27 March 2020 Threat update: COVID-19 malicious cyber activity 27 March 2020 27 Mar 2020 Advisory Advisory highlights rising COVID-19 cyber threats and provides practical advice to help individuals and organisations reduce cyber risks.