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/about-us/news/joint-cybersecurity-advisory-released-2021s-top-routinely-exploited-vulnerabilities

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.

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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.

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/threats/types-threats/hacking

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.

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/business-government/protecting-devices-systems/cloud-computing/cloud-computing-security-for-cloud-service-providers

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.

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/about-us/view-all-content/news/building-cyber-capability-and-resilience-across-the-asia-pacific-region

Building cyber capability and resilience across the Asia Pacific region   News

Nov 6, 2025 - Working together to engage with international partners to drive cyber security uplift and cyber threat awareness.

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/protect-yourself/securing-your-email/email-security

Email security  

Jul 29, 2024 - Protect yourself, your employees and business from an email security incident before it's too late.

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/about-us/news/australia-joins-us-and-uk-warn-2021-ransomware-trends

Australia joins US and UK to warn of 2021 Ransomware trends   News

Feb 10, 2022 - Ransomware continues to be a global threat, and cybercriminals using ransomware pose a significant risk to Australian organisations and households.

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/about-us/advisories/advisory-2020-009-recommendations-mitigate-apt-actors-targeting-health-sector-and-covid-19-essential-services

Advisory 2020-009: Recommendations to mitigate APT actors targeting health sector and COVID-19 essential services   Advisory

May 8, 2020 - The ACSC recommends that organisations in the health sector implement the following cyber security mitigations:

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/business-government/asds-cyber-security-frameworks/essential-eight/essential-eight-assessment-process-guide

Essential Eight assessment process guide   Publication

Oct 2, 2024 - This publication provides advice on how to assess the implementation of the Essential Eight.

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/about-us/news/asdsacsc-asks-have-you-been-hacked

The ASD's ACSC asks, ‘Have you been hacked?’   News

Aug 16, 2022 - The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC) has launched a new online tool to help people who may be a victim of a cyber attack – Have you been hacked?

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Information security manual  

Dec 4, 2025 - The Information security manual (ISM) is a cyber security framework that an organisation can apply, using their risk management framework, to protect their information technology and operational technology systems, applications and data from cyber threats.

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/protect-yourself/securing-your-devices/how-secure-your-device/secure-your-user-account

Secure your user account   Guidance

Jan 24, 2024 - A user account is the account you use to sign in on your computer at home, school or work. Cybercriminals will target unsecure accounts and take advantage of poor security habits within the home and businesses. Their goal is to get access to your computer and steal your information. There are many ways to improve your account security, keep your accounts safe and avoid being the victim of a cyber attack.

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/about-us/alerts/multiple-vulnerabilities-vmware-vrealize-hyperic-monitoring-and-performance-management-product

Multiple Vulnerabilities in VMware vRealize Hyperic monitoring and performance management product   Alert

Nov 8, 2022 - The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC) has identified a number of critical vulnerabilities affecting VMware’s vRealize Hyperic monitoring and performance management product.

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Malicious insiders   Threat

Jun 23, 2020 - Malicious insiders can be employees, former employees, contractors or business associates who have legitimate access to your systems and data, but use that access to destroy data, steal data or sabotage your systems. It does not include well-meaning staff who accidentally put your cyber security at risk or spill data.

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/about-us/news/staying-secure-online-during-back-school-shopping

Staying secure online during back-to-school shopping   News

Jan 19, 2021 - Parents are being urged to be vigilant while shopping online for school essentials this month, with back-to-school shopping opening up opportunities for cybercriminals to strike.

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/business-government/secure-design/operational-technology-environments/secure-connectivity-principles-for-operational-technology

Secure connectivity principles for Operational Technology (OT)   Publication

Jan 15, 2026 - How organisations should design, secure, and manage connectivity in operational technology (OT).

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/business-government/secure-design/secure-by-design/safe-software-deployment-how-software-manufacturers-can-ensure-reliability-for-customers

Safe software deployment: How software manufacturers can ensure reliability for customers   Publication

Oct 25, 2024 - It is critical for all software manufacturers to implement a safe software deployment program supported by verified processes, including robust testing and measurements.

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/about-us/advisories/mitigating-log4shell-and-other-log4j-related-vulnerabilities

Mitigating Log4Shell and Other Log4j-Related Vulnerabilities   Advisory

Dec 23, 2021 - Malicious cyber actors are actively scanning networks to potentially exploit Log4Shell, CVE-2021-45046, and CVE-2021-45105 in vulnerable systems. According to public reporting, Log4Shell and CVE-2021-45046 are being actively exploited. This joint Cybersecurity Advisory is to provide mitigation guidance on addressing vulnerabilities.

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/about-us/view-all-content/news/are-you-protected-against-fast-flux

Are you protected against ‘fast flux’?   News

Apr 4, 2025 - Bulletproof Hosting Providers are using ‘fast flux’ to cycle quickly through bots and DNS records to bypass detection by network defenders and law enforcement agencies.

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/about-us/news/online-shoppers-target-christmas-cyber-grinches

Online shoppers the target of Christmas cyber grinches   News

Nov 3, 2021 - In the lead-up to Black Friday and festive season sales, Australians must be alert to the cybercriminals seeking to steal your Christmas joy and your money.

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