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Critical Infrastructure
Jul 22, 2024 - Technical advice and non-regulatory guidance for critical infrastructure.
Report and recover from hacking Guidance
Apr 11, 2023 - If someone has stolen your money or personal information, find out what to do and who to contact. We also provide advice on how to avoid scams in future.
2020-013 Ransomware targeting Australian aged care and healthcare sectors Advisory
Aug 2, 2020 - Recently there has been a significant increase in healthcare or COVID-19 themed malicious cyber activity, including targeting of the aged care and healthcare sectors by financially motivated cyber criminals using the ‘Maze’ ransomware.
Gateway security guidance package: Executive guidance Publication
Jul 29, 2022 - The purpose of this guidance is to inform decision-makers at the executive level of their responsibilities, the appropriate considerations needed to make informed risk-based decisions, and to meet policy obligations when leading the design or consumption of their organisation’s gateway services.
Passkeys
May 29, 2025 - Secure your online account with a passkey
Report and recover from scams Guidance
SVR cyber actors adapt tactics for initial cloud access Advisory
Feb 27, 2024 - How SVR-attributed actors are adapting to the move of government and corporations to cloud infrastructure.
Joint advisory on top cyber vulnerabilities News
Jul 28, 2021 - The top 30 cyber security vulnerabilities exploited by malicious cyber actors since 2020 have been detailed in a joint advisory issued by the Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC) and counterpart cyber security agencies from the United States and the United Kingdom.
Ransomware Threat
Read through the following case studies and learn from other Australians about how ransomware has affected them.
U.S., U.K., and Australia Issue Joint Cybersecurity Advisory News
Jul 28, 2021 - Cyber Agencies Share Top Routinely Exploited Vulnerabilities
Scams Threat
Apr 21, 2023 - Online scams cost Australians millions of dollars each year and anyone can be targeted. Cybercriminals often use familiar brands and logos to make themselves seem reliable.
Personal cybersecurity: Advanced steps guide Guidance
Mar 23, 2023 - The third and final cybersecurity guide in the personal cybersecurity series is designed to help everyday Australians understand an advanced level of cybersecurity and how to take action to protect themselves from cyberthreats.
Supporting Australian organisations through a cybersecurity incident Guidance
Dec 18, 2024 - Malicious cyber activity continues to pose a significant risk to Australia’s security and prosperity. Australian organisations that have been, or may be impacted by a cybersecurity incident, are encouraged to reach out to the Australian Signal’s Directorate (ASD) to seek technical incident response advice and assistance.
Exercise in a Box is here News
Nov 17, 2022 - This service provides an all in one platform that your organisation can use to assess and improve its cyber security practices in your own time, in a safe environment, and as many times as you want.
Report and recover from account compromise Guidance
Nov 10, 2023 - A guide to recovering your account and protecting you against future attacks.
Password managers Guidance
May 12, 2025 - Learn how to create and store passwords in a secure location for your important accounts.
Ransomware Playbook Guidance
Oct 10, 2024 - This interactive guide is here to assist you with taking all of the appropriate steps to prepare for, respond to and recover from a ransomware incident.
Cryptomining Threat
Jun 23, 2020 - Cryptocurrency mining (cryptomining) uses the processing power of computers to solve complex mathematical problems and verify cybercurrency transactions. The miners are then rewarded with a small amount of cybercurrency.
News
Nov 3, 2022 - Find the latest in cyber security news
New joint advisory on PRC botnet operations released News
Sep 19, 2024 - Protect your organisation and yourself from botnet operations.
2021 Top Malware Strains Advisory
Aug 5, 2022 - This joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) was coauthored by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC).
End of support Guidance
Jul 29, 2024 - ‘End of support’ is when software is no longer support by the product developer that makes it. It will no longer receive security updates, general software updates or technical support.
Report and recover from identity theft Guidance
Nov 14, 2024 - Know where to make a report and get help if someone has stolen your personal or business identity.
Personal cyber security guides
Oct 1, 2021 - This page includes a series of cyber security guides that you can use to protect yourself and be cyber secure.
ASD's ACSC participation in Asia Pacific Computer Emergency Response Team (APCERT) Drill News
Aug 24, 2022 - The ASD's ACSC has joined international partners in the annual Asia Pacific Computer Emergency Response Team (APCERT) Drill.
Malware Threat
Nov 10, 2023 - Malware (short for 'malicious software') is software that cybercriminals use to harm your computer system or network. Cybercriminals can use malware to gain access to your computer without you knowing, in targeted or broad-based attacks.
Guidelines for communications infrastructure Advice
Jul 3, 2025 - This chapter of the Information security manual (ISM) provides guidance on communications infrastructure.
How to use the internet securely: A guide for seniors Guidance
Oct 1, 2021 - Some basic cyber security practices that you can use to protect yourself when accessing the internet.
Ten things to know about data security Publication
May 16, 2024 - This publication has been developed to assist business owners and information technology managers, particularly those unfamiliar with cybersecurity, with ten things they should know about data security.
Aug 25, 2021 - The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC) has joined international partners in the annual Asia Pacific Computer Emergency Response Team (APCERT) Drill.