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Protecting your staff Guidance
Apr 11, 2023 - An incident response plan can help organisations to respond to cyber security incidents while continuing to conduct business operations.
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.
Boost your cyber defences with backups News
Aug 17, 2021 - Backing up your data is one of the best defences against ransomware attacks conducted by the opportunistic cyber criminals who continue to threaten Australian businesses, organisations, and families.
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?
Cyber Security Awareness Month 2023 News
Sep 25, 2023 - October is Cyber Security Awareness Month, a time for all Australians to improve their cyber security knowledge and take action to protect their information and devices.
New ASD’s ACSC guidance released to help Australians avoid risks related to social media and messaging applications News
Jul 14, 2022 - The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC) has today released updated guidance to help all Australians better understand how social media and messaging apps can pose a risk to the security and privacy of individuals and organisations.
CISA, FBI, NSA, and international partners issue advisory on demonstrated threats and capabilities of Russian state-sponsored and cyber criminal actors News
Apr 22, 2022 - Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February, the risk of malicious cyber operations by Russian state-sponsored and criminal cyber actors has increased. The threats to critical infrastructure could impact organisations both within and beyond Ukraine.
Advice for Malicious Cyber Activity by Iran News
Sep 15, 2022 - Australian organisations are urged to be alert to continued malicious cyber activity conducted by Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) actors, assessed to be affiliated with the Iranian Government’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
ASD's ACSC participation in Asia Pacific Computer Emergency Response Team (APCERT) Drill News
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.
Small Business Cloud Security Guides News
Dec 16, 2022 - The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC) has released a series of guides designed to help small businesses secure their cloud environment.
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.
Preventing business email compromise Guidance
Apr 11, 2023 - There are many easy steps and actions you can take now to protect your business. Learn about the simple, cost-effective and immediately beneficial protective measures you can implement.
Joint cybersecurity advisory released on 2021's top routinely exploited vulnerabilities News
Apr 28, 2022 - Malicious cyber actors are aggressively targeting newly-disclosed and dated critical software vulnerabilities against a broad range of targets, including public and private sector organisations worldwide.
Be Ready - auDA Domain Name Changes News
Mar 23, 2022 - The new domain name category could leave your business or organisation open to fraudulent cyber activity, such as business email compromise.
Joint advisory released for Managed Service Providers and Customers to mitigate cybersecurity risks News
May 12, 2022 - The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC) has today joined with international cyber security agency partners, to warn Managed Service Providers (MSP) of pressing cyber risks and provide guidance on suitable mitigations for them and their customers.
Limited use obligation is now law News
Dec 10, 2024 - On 29 November 2024, the Intelligence Services and Other Legislation Amendment (Cyber Security) Act 2024 became law.
Azul malware analysis tool Guidance
Feb 24, 2026 - Azul is an open‑source malware repository and analysis platform that enhances threat investigations and supports proactive cyber defence for Australian organisations.
After you've made a purchase Guidance
Once you’ve made a purchase you still need to remain vigilant. Cybercriminals can target you even after you’ve made a purchase on a legitimate website. Learn what to look out for after you’ve bought something online.
Personal cyber security: Advanced steps guide Guidance
Mar 23, 2023 - The third and final cyber security guide in the personal cyber security series is designed to help everyday Australians understand an advanced level of cyber security and how to take action to protect themselves from cyber threats.
Secure your email Guidance
Jul 29, 2024 - How to protect yourself when using email and reduce spam and malicious emails.
