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Cyber Security Awareness Month 2021 News
Oct 5, 2021 - October is Cyber Security Awareness Month.
Important Vulnerabilities in Microsoft’s July 2023 Security Update Alert
Jul 13, 2023 - The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD's ACSC) is concerned about vulnerabilities disclosed in Microsoft’s July 2023 Security Update. Government, businesses and individuals should patch their Microsoft products and apply any recommended mitigations as soon as possible.
Important Vulnerabilities in Microsoft’s October 2023 Security Update Alert
Oct 13, 2023 - The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD's ACSC) is concerned about vulnerabilities disclosed in Microsoft’s October 2023 Security Update. Government, businesses and individuals should patch their Microsoft products and apply any recommended mitigations as soon as possible.
Ransomware Threat
Read through the following case studies and learn from other Australians about how ransomware has affected them.
Security tips for remote working Guidance
Jul 29, 2024 - As an employee, you may be more at risk when working away from the office. Learn how to stay secure while working from home or remotely.
Remote code execution vulnerability present in certain versions of Atlassian Confluence Alert
Sep 1, 2021 - A vulnerability exists in certain self-hosted versions of Atlassian Confluence which could allow a malicious cyber actor to execute arbitrary code. Affected organisations should apply the available patch to mitigate this vulnerability.
Critical vulnerability in Oracle E-Business Suite Alert
Oct 7, 2025 - ASD’s ACSC recommends organisations update affected products to the latest versions and follow the advice detailed in the Oracle Security Advisory.
Report and recover from malware Guidance
Nov 10, 2023 - If you’ve fallen victim to a malware attack, find out what to do and who to contact.
Hacking Threat
Jan 5, 2023 - Hacking refers to unauthorised access of a system or network, often to exploit a system’s data or manipulate its normal behaviour.
Seeking industry feedback on new ASD Foundations for Secure-by-Design News
Nov 2, 2023 - Have your say on how Secure-by-Design practices should look.
Critical Infrastructure Uplift Program (CI-UP) Program page
Apr 16, 2024 - The Critical Infrastructure Uplift Program (CI-UP) offers a range of services that assist critical infrastructure (CI) partners to improve their resilience against cyberattacks.
Guidelines for communications infrastructure Advice
Sep 4, 2025 - This chapter of the Information security manual (ISM) provides guidance on communications infrastructure.
Security configuration guide: Apple iOS 14 devices Publication
Oct 6, 2021 - ASD has developed this guide to assist Australians to understand risks when deploying iOS 14 devices and the security requirements that need to be met to allow them to handle classified data.
Quishing Threat
Nov 2, 2023 - Quishing is a form of phishing attack that uses QR codes instead of text-based links in phishing emails, digital platforms or on physical items. Quishing is a social engineering technique used by scammers and malicious actors to trick their victims into providing sensitive personal information or downloading malware onto their devices.
Learn the basics
Aug 30, 2023 - Interactive tools and advice to boost your cyber security when online.
Easy steps to secure yourself online Guidance
Apr 7, 2021 - Reduce the risk of being targeted by cybercriminals by following these easy steps.
Guidelines for personnel security Advice
Sep 4, 2025 - This chapter of the Information security manual (ISM) provides guidance on personnel security.
Report and recover from scams 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.
Essential Eight Assessment Guidance Package News
Nov 23, 2022 - The Australian Signals Directorate has published updated guidance to help ensure consistent Essential Eight assessment across government and industry.
Serious vulnerabilities in Atlassian products including Confluence, Jira and Bitbucket Alert
Dec 7, 2023 - The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) is concerned about serious vulnerabilities in certain Atlassian products (CVE-2023-22522, CVE-2023-22523 and CVE-2022-1471) which are fixed by recent patches. Operators are urged to review Atlassian’s advice and implement recommended mitigations before exploitation begins.
Online shopping Guidance
Nov 7, 2023 - Be secure when shopping online.
Hunting Russian Intelligence “Snake” Malware Advisory
May 10, 2023 - This Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) provides background on Snake’s attribution to the FSB and detailed technical descriptions of the implant’s host architecture and network communications.
Protect yourself from scams
Feb 3, 2025 - Protect your accounts by recognising and reporting scams.
Identity theft Threat
Nov 14, 2024 - Learn about how identity theft can affect you and how to keep your personal information secure.
People’s Republic of China-Linked Actors Compromise Routers and IoT Devices for Botnet Operations Advisory
Sep 19, 2024 - Cyber actors may have used botnet to compromise thousands of Internet-connected devices.
Secure your social media Guidance
Jul 29, 2024 - Keep your social media secure by using these tips. Learn how to protect your accounts, privacy and information.
Web conferencing security Publication
Oct 6, 2021 - Web conferencing tools are essential for meeting with colleagues and clients online. This guide provides tips on how to choose a secure web conference provider, and what risks to be aware of.
Report
Apr 11, 2023 - Report a cybercrime, incident or vulnerability.
Guidelines for system management Advice
Sep 4, 2025 - This chapter of the Information security manual (ISM) provides guidance on system management.
Securing edge devices
Feb 4, 2025 - Malicious actors often target internet-facing edge devices to gain unauthorised access to enterprise networks. Learn how to secure edge devices such as routers, firewalls and VPN concentrators.
