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Secure your website   Guidance

Jul 29, 2024 - Small business account for over 95% of all businesses in Australia and 72% of them have a website. However, in a world in which websites are increasingly being targeted by cyber criminals, only 36% check for updates every week. For those small businesses with a website, or that are considering one, these three quick wins will help you protect your money, data and reputation.

Strategies to mitigate cyber security incidents  

Aug 30, 2023 - The Australian Signals Directorate has developed prioritised mitigation strategies to help organisations mitigate cyber security incidents caused by various cyber threats.

Exploitation of existing Fortinet Vulnerabilities    Alert

Apr 11, 2025 - Fortinet has released information regarding exploitation of previously known vulnerabilities affecting Fortinet devices.
ASD’s ACSC recommends customers follow the advice contained in Fortinet’s advisory page.

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.

Cloud computing security for cloud service providers   Publication

Jan 18, 2024 - This publication is designed to assist cloud service providers (CSPs) in offering secure cloud services. It can also assist assessors in validating the security posture of a cloud service, which is often verified through an Infosec Registered Assessors Program (IRAP) assessment of the CSP services.

AGM & Conference 2025  

Jul 9, 2025 - The 2025 APCERT AGM & Conference will be held on 25-27 November in Sydney, Australia—hosted by the Australian Signals Directorate's Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD's ACSC).

Australia’s second ever cyber sanction imposed   News

May 8, 2024 - Today the Australian Government, along with our international partners, has imposed a targeted financial sanction and travel ban on Russian citizen Dmitriy Khoroshev, for his leadership role in the notorious LockBit ransomware group.

Cyber Security Awareness Month 2022   News

Sep 30, 2022 - October is Cyber Security Awareness Month and this year the Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre's (ASD’s ACSC) theme is Have you been hacked?

Australian Information Security Evaluation Program (AISEP)   Program page

Jul 2, 2025 - The Australian Information Security Evaluation Program (AISEP) evaluates and certifies products to provide a level of assurance in its security functionality in order to protect systems and data against cyberthreats. These evaluation activities are certified by the Australian Certification Authority (ACA).

Google Releases Security Updates for Chrome Browser   Alert

Jun 21, 2021 - On June 17 2021, Google released Chrome version 91.0.4472.114 for Windows, Mac, and Linux. The patch notes for this version can be viewed at Chrome Release Note.

Vulnerability in Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile (EPMM)   Alert

Jul 25, 2023 - This Alert is relevant to Australians who are running Ivanti EPMM. This alert is intended to be understood by slightly more technical users. Users are encouraged to immediately apply any available patches.

Back to school with cyber secure devices   News

Feb 4, 2022 - 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.

Russian GRU targeting Western logistics entities and technology companies   Advisory

May 22, 2025 - This joint cybersecurity advisory (CSA) highlights a Russian state-sponsored cyber campaign targeting Western logistics entities and technology companies.

Information stealer malware   Guidance

Jul 15, 2025 - Information stealer malware is a type of malware designed to steal sensitive data from devices. This can include user credentials, browser data and more.

FortiOS & FortiProxy - Authentication bypass in Node.js websocket module vulnerability   Alert

Jan 15, 2025 - Fortinet has released information regarding an identified vulnerability in FortiOS version 7.0 and FortiProxy versions 7.0 and 7.2 instances. ASD’s ACSC recommends customers follow the advice contained in Fortinet’s notification.

Microsoft Releases Security Updates for Microsoft Edge Browser   Alert

Jun 30, 2021 - On June 24 2021, Microsoft released updates for their Edge Browser addressing two vulnerabilities that an attacker could exploit to inject and execute malicious code.

Medibank Private Cyber Security Incident   Alert

Dec 1, 2022 - ASD’s Australian Cyber Security Centre is working closely with Medibank Private following the recent incident.

An introduction to Artificial Intelligence   News

Nov 24, 2023 - The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC) has released an introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Malicious actors deploying Gootkit Loader on Australian Networks   Alert

Aug 27, 2021 - Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC) has observed an increase of Gootkit JavaScript (JS) Loaders on Australian networks.

Cyber Security Awareness Month 2024  

Sep 30, 2024 - October is Cyber Security Awareness Month and an annual reminder for all Australians to stay secure online.

Guidance on digital forensics and protective monitoring specifications for producers of network devices and appliances   Publication

Feb 5, 2025 - This guidance has been developed with contributions from partnering agencies and is included in a series of publications aiming to draw attention to the importance of edge device cyber security measures.

SonicWall devices targeted with ransomware utilising stolen credentials   Alert

Aug 3, 2021 - SonicWall devices are being targeted by a malicious cyber actor as targets for ransomware. The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC) is aware of likely related activity targeting Australian organisations.

IRAP training partnership   News

Feb 23, 2021 - The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC) is partnering with organisations in South Australia and the ACT to deliver cyber security assessment training services for Australian business and organisations.

Security configuration guide: Samsung Galaxy S10, S20 and Note 20 devices   Publication

Oct 6, 2021 - ASD has developed this guide to assist Australian’s to understand risks when deploying Samsung Galaxy and Samsung Note devices and the security requirements that need to be met to allow them to handle classified data.

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.

Online shopping   Guidance

Nov 7, 2023 - Be secure when shopping online.

Security configuration guide: Viasat Mobile Dynamic Defense   Publication

Oct 6, 2021 - ASD has developed this guide to assist Australian’s to understand risks when deploying Viasat MDD devices and the security requirements that need to be met to allow them to handle classified data.

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.

Easy steps to secure yourself online   Guidance

Apr 7, 2021 - Reduce the risk of being targeted by cybercriminals by following these easy steps.

Protect yourself online: A guide to cybersecurity for young people   Guidance

May 2, 2024 - The steps in this guide can help you navigate the online world with confidence.