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ASD's ACSC and partners alert organisations to top 2021 malware strains News
Aug 5, 2022 - The top types of malicious software – or malware – seen by the Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC) and international partners through 2021 have been detailed, along with advice on how to counter them.
Hunting Russian Intelligence “Snake” Malware - Joint Cybersecurity Advisory News
May 10, 2023 - Today we released a Joint Cybersecurity Advisory with our international partners on the Snake implant. The Snake implant is a sophisticated cyber espionage tool designed and used by Center 16 of Russia’s Federal Security Service for long-term intelligence collection on sensitive targets.
Juniper SSR software v7.0.1 on Juniper SSR120, SSR130, SSR1200, SSR1300, SSR1400, SSR1500 and HPE ProLiant DL345 Gen11
Jun 27, 2024 - Juniper SSR software v7.0.1
Russian State-Sponsored and Criminal Cyber Threats to Critical Infrastructure Advisory
May 17, 2022 - The cybersecurity authorities of the United States, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom are releasing this joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA). The intent of this joint CSA is to warn organizations that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has altered the geopolitical balance in ways that could expose organizations both within and beyond the region to increased malicious cyber activity. This activity may occur as a response to the unprecedented economic costs imposed on Russia as well as materiel support provided by the United States and U.S. allies and partners.
Protecting Against Cyber Threats to Managed Service Providers and their Customers Advisory
May 12, 2022 - This advisory describes cybersecurity best practices for information and communications technology (ICT), focusing on guidance that enables transparent discussions between MSPs and their customers on securing sensitive data.
Safeguard your business from cyber threats with the Australian Signals Directorate News
May 13, 2024 - Australian business owners and organisations can access advice from the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) to stay secure online.
Increased Global Ransomware Threats Alert
Feb 10, 2022 - In 2021, cybersecurity authorities in the United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom observed an increase in sophisticated, high-impact ransomware incidents against critical infrastructure organizations globally.
DDoS threats being made against Australian organisations Alert
May 25, 2020 - Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC) is aware of a number of Denial of Service (DoS) for ransom threats being made against Australian organisations, primarily in the banking and finance sector.
Revamped guide to protect Australian businesses against cyber threats News
Jun 22, 2023 - Australian businesses have a new source of help to understand and combat cyber threats through the refreshed Small Business Cyber Security Guide and new video developed by the The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD's ACSC).
Using Content Credentials to help mitigate cyber threats associated with generative AI News
Jan 30, 2025 - With advanced AI tools, digital media can be created or modified convincingly with minimal effort and cost. Learn more about media provenance solutions to help end users verify the integrity of your organisation’s content.
Recommendations to mitigate DDoS threats being made against Australian organisations Advisory
Feb 25, 2020 - The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC) is aware of a number of Denial of Service (DoS) for ransom threats being made against Australian organisations, primarily in the banking and finance sector.
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.
Remote code execution vulnerability present in Samba versions prior to 4.13.17 Alert
Feb 4, 2022 - A vulnerability (CVE-2021-44142) has been identified in Samba versions prior to 4.13.17. Exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a malicious cyber actor to perform privileged remote code execution. Affected Australian organisations should apply the available patch, including affected software vendors.
ASD's ACSC Advisory 2020-012: Critical remote code execution vulnerability in Windows DNS server (CVE-2020-1350) Advisory
Jul 15, 2020 - An adversary who successfully exploits the vulnerability could run arbitrary code in the context of the Local System Account. The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC) strongly recommends users apply the security patch to their Windows DNS servers to prevent an adversary from exploiting this vulnerability.
Remote code execution vulnerability in Windows DNS (CVE-2020-1350) Alert
Jul 15, 2020 - On 14 July 2020, Microsoft acknowledged a critical remote code execution vulnerability in Windows Domain Name System (DNS), which could allow an adversary to run arbitrary code.
ASD's ACSC Threat Report 2015 Reports and statistics
Jul 15, 2015 - This report describes the range of cyber adversaries targeting Australian networks, their motives, and the type of malicious activities they are conducting and their impact on Australian networks during 2014. It also offers mitigation advice on how organisations can defend against these activities.
ACSC Threat Report 2017 Reports and statistics
Oct 15, 2017 - This is the third Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC) Threat Report. It continues to reflect on the experience, focus, and mandates of the ASD’s ACSC’s member organisations. The report provides an insight into what the Centre has been seeing, learning, and responding to, focusing on specific areas of change or new knowledge obtained.
ASD's ACSC Threat Report 2016 Reports and statistics
Oct 15, 2016 - This is the second Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC) Threat Report. It continues to reflect on the experience, focus, and mandates of the ASD's ACSC’s member organisations. The report provides an insight into what the Centre has been seeing, learning, and responding to, focusing on specific areas of change or new knowledge obtained.
Remote code execution vulnerability present in SonicWall SMA 100 series appliances Alert
Jan 19, 2022 - A vulnerability (CVE-2021-20038) has been identified in SonicWall SMA 100 series appliances. Exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an unauthenticated malicious cyber actor to perform remote code execution. Affected Australian organisations should apply the available patch.
Critical security vulnerabilities affecting Mitel MiCollab version 9.8 SP1 FP2 (9.8.1.201) and earlier Alert
Dec 9, 2024 - ASD’s ACSC is aware of multiple critical vulnerabilities impacting Mitel MiCollab collaboration applications.
