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Delivering the goods in cyber security resilience to the transport and logistics sector News
Oct 27, 2022 - National Cyber Security Exercise Series: Australia’s transport and logistics sector – May to August 2023
Protect yourself from ransomware Guidance
Feb 12, 2025 - A ransomware attack could block you from accessing your device or the information on it. Take some time to consider how a ransomware attack might affect you.
Active exploitation of vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Information Services Alert
May 22, 2020 - The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC) is aware that sophisticated actors are actively exploiting a deserialisation vulnerability existing in all versions of Microsoft’s Internet Information Services (IIS) using the .NET framework (.NET). The vulnerability exploits the service’s VIEWSTATE parameter to allow for remote code execution by unauthorised users.
Guidelines for media Advice
Sep 4, 2025 - This chapter of the Information security manual (ISM) provides guidance on media.
New joint advisory on PRC botnet operations released News
Sep 19, 2024 - Protect your organisation and yourself from botnet operations.
Managed service providers
Apr 11, 2023 - This page lists publications on the provision and use of managed services.
Copy-paste compromises Alert
Sep 16, 2020 - The Australian Government is aware of, and responding to, a sustained targeting of Australian governments and companies by a sophisticated state-based actor. The title ‘Copy-paste compromises’ is derived from the actor’s heavy use of tools copied almost identically from open source.
If things go wrong Guidance
If you think you're a victim of a scam, there are steps you can take to protect yourself from further harm.
SDBBot targeting health sector Alert
Nov 12, 2020 - The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC) has observed increased targeting activity against the Australian health sector by actors using the SDBBot Remote Access Tool (RAT).
Privacy Awareness Week 2023 News
Apr 28, 2023 - The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) is supporting with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) to support Privacy Awareness Week.
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.
IoT Secure by Design guidance for manufacturers Publication
Sep 21, 2023 - This guidance has been produced for manufacturers in order to help them implement thirteen Secure by Design principles.
Critical Vulnerability in popular Java framework Apache Struts2 Alert
Dec 14, 2023 - The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) is concerned about a critical Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability in Apache Struts2. This primarily affects Java applications which use this framework. Apache Struts2 is widely used in enterprise and bespoke Java applications.
Identifying cyber supply chain risks Publication
May 22, 2023 - This guidance has been developed to assist organisations in identifying risks associated with their use of suppliers, manufacturers, distributors and retailers (i.e. businesses that constitute their cyber supply chain).
Web hardening
Dec 2, 2020 - This page lists publications on the hardening of services that can be accessed via the World Wide Web.
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.
New domain name changes could leave your business or organisation at risk Alert
Mar 23, 2022 - The new domain name category, could leave your business or organisation open to fraudulent cyber activity. Register your .au domain name before it becomes available to the general public.
Gateway security guidance package Guidance
Jul 29, 2025 - This page lists publications on the hardening of gateway services.
Protect your children online: A guide to cybersecurity for parents and carers Guidance
May 2, 2024 - The steps in this guide can help you ensure that your children stay safe and secure online.
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.
Small business
Jun 15, 2023 - Basic steps to protect your business and staff from cyberthreats. Our guide has information and resources to help you and your staff prepare for cyberattacks.
Seniors
Jun 23, 2023 - This guide provides some simple steps and resources to protect your personal information, accounts and life savings when going online.
Using remote desktop clients Publication
Oct 6, 2021 - Remote access solutions are increasingly being used to access organisations’ systems and data. One common method of enabling remote access is to use a remote desktop client. This publication provides guidance on security risks associated with the use of remote desktop clients.
Security tips for online gaming Guidance
Mar 1, 2024 - The world of online gaming is a popular target for scammers and cybercriminals. Gaming accounts can provide access to game licenses and linked payment methods making them highly valuable.
Guidelines for enterprise mobility Advice
Sep 4, 2025 - This chapter of the Information security manual (ISM) provides guidance on enterprise mobility.
Resources library
Jun 18, 2025 - Resources for individuals, families and small businesses
Glossary
List of glossary terms used on cyber.gov.au website
Are your organisation’s edge devices secure? News
Feb 5, 2025 - New publication series for executives and IT practitioners on how to secure edge devices.
Technical example: Patch operating systems Publication
Dec 16, 2022 - Patching operating systems is one of the most effective controls an organisation can implement to prevent an adversary from gaining access to their devices and sensitive information. Patches improve the security of operating systems by fixing known vulnerabilities.
Guidelines for evaluated products Advice
Sep 4, 2025 - This chapter of the Information security manual (ISM) provides guidance on evaluated products.
