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Travelling with mobile devices   Publication

Mar 26, 2024 - Learn how to keep mobile devices secure when travelling. This guidance provides advice from both an individual and organisational perspective.

Critical vulnerabilities in Ivanti Connect Secure, Ivanti Policy Secure and Ivanti Neurons for ZTA Gateways   Alert

Jan 9, 2025 - Ivanti has identified critical vulnerabilities affecting Ivanti Connect Secure, Ivanti Policy Secure and Ivanti Neurons for ZTA Gateways. Customers should update to available patched versions immediately and monitor Ivanti’s Security Advisory for further advice.

Exploitation of Unitronics Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)   Alert

Dec 5, 2023 - The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD's ACSC) is concerned about global exploitation of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and is aware of reports of compromise of these devices in Australia. These devices are present in a number of critical sectors such as water, energy, fuel and healthcare.

Passkeys  

May 29, 2025 - Secure your online account with a passkey

Artificial intelligence and machine learning pose new cyber security risks to supply chains   News

Oct 16, 2025 - New publication for organisations on the importance of AI and ML supply chain security.

Mitigation strategies for edge devices: Executive guidance   Publication

Feb 4, 2025 - This publication provides a high-level summary of ASD’s existing guidance to manage and secure edge devices effectively. It is intended for executives in large organisations and critical infrastructure providers that are responsible for the deployment, operation, security, and maintenance of enterprise networks. ASD is soon to release a comprehensive technical publication on mitigation strategies for edge devices for practitioners.

Types of scams   Guidance

Learn about the common types of scams, how to identify them and how to recover from them.

Securing customer personal data   Guidance

Jul 23, 2025 - This guide is focused specifically on the protection of customers’ personal data. Guidance on general cyber security for businesses can be found in the Small business cyber security guide and the Strategies to mitigate cyber security incidents published by ASD’s ACSC.

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.

Critical Vulnerability affecting Fortinet’s FortiClientEMS   Alert

Mar 22, 2024 - ASD’s ACSC is aware of a critical vulnerability (CVE-2023-48788) affecting Fortinet’s FortiClientEMS. Organisations are strongly encouraged to take immediate action to ensure affected instances are patched and investigate for potential compromise.

Report and recover from a data breach   Guidance

Jul 14, 2023 - A data breach occurs when sensitive or personal information is accessed, disclosed or exposed to unauthorised people.

Multiple vulnerabilities in Jenkins products   Alert

Jan 30, 2024 - ASD’s ACSC is aware of multiple vulnerabilities impacting Jenkins products including CVE 2024-23897 (Critical) & CVE-2024-23898 (High). Organisations using Jenkins products are strongly advised to follow the mitigation advice provided by Jenkins and patch affected versions.

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.

Iranian Government-Sponsored APT Cyber Actors   Alert

Nov 17, 2021 - FBI and CISA have observed an Iranian government-sponsored APT group that are exploiting vulnerabilities to gain access to systems. The APT group has exploited the same Microsoft Exchange vulnerability in Australia.

End of support for Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Windows server   Publication

Sep 4, 2025 - Support for Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Windows Server users following the expiration of the specified servicing timeline.

Secure by Design foundations   Publication

Jul 30, 2024 - ASD’s ACSC's Secure by Design foundations represent a first step in a new approach to assist technology manufacturers and customers to adopt Secure by Design. While the foundations are primarily designed to foster discussion within technology manufacturers on how to best approach Secure by Design, they contain relevant information and actions for technology customers.

Scammers impersonating police to target victims for cryptocurrency/seed wallet theft   Alert

Nov 13, 2025 - The ASD’s ACSC is aware that criminals are using Australia’s national cybercrime reporting channel and impersonating police to try to scam Australians out of funds from their cryptocurrency or seed wallets.

Internet of Things devices   Guidance

Apr 11, 2023 - IoT devices can include smart televisions, security cameras and fridges. Learn how to buy and use IoT devices securely.

LockBit 2.0 ransomware incidents in Australia   Alert

Aug 5, 2021 - The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC) has observed an increase in reporting of LockBit 2.0 ransomware incidents in Australia.

Multiple vulnerabilities present in F5 products   Alert

May 9, 2022 - The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC) is aware of a F5 Security Advisory Addressing Multiple Vulnerabilities in their BIG-IP Product Range. Affected Australian organisations should take appropriate action.