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Junos OS 23.4R1 for MX10004 and MX10008  

Apr 16, 2024 - Junos OS 23.4R1

Threat Actors Exploit Multiple Vulnerabilities in Ivanti Connect Secure and Policy Secure Gateways   Advisory

Feb 28, 2024 - The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Multi-State Information Sharing & Analysis Center (MS-ISAC), Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Center (ASD’s ACSC), and the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), are releasing this joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) in response to the active exploitation of CVE-2023-46805, CVE-2024-21887, CVE-2024-22024, and CVE-2024-21893—multiple vulnerabilities affecting Ivanti Connect Secure and Ivanti Policy Secure gateways.

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 remote working   Guidance

Jul 29, 2024 - As an employee, you may be more at risk when working away from the office. Learn how to stay secure while working from home or remotely.

Remote code execution vulnerability present in Sophos Firewall   Alert

Mar 30, 2022 - A vulnerability (CVE-2022-1040) has been identified in Sophos Firewall prior to version 18.5 which could allow a malicious cyber actor to perform remote code execution. Affected Australian organisations should apply the available patch.

Remote code execution vulnerability present in Fortinet devices   Alert

Oct 13, 2022 - A vulnerability (CVE-2022-40684) has been identified in several Fortinet products running certain versions from 7.0.0 onwards, that could allow a malicious cyber actor to bypass authentication and perform unauthorised actions. Affected Australian organisations should apply the available patch and follow Fortinet’s mitigation advice.

Hardening Microsoft Windows 10 workstations   Publication

Sep 4, 2025 - This publication provides recommendations on hardening workstations using Enterprise and Education editions of Microsoft Windows 10. While this publication refers to workstations, most recommendations are equally applicable to servers (with the exception of Domain Controllers) using Microsoft Windows Server. Security features discussed in this publication, along with the names and locations of Group Policy settings, are taken from Microsoft Windows 10 version 22H2.

Remote code execution vulnerability present in Atlassian Confluence Server and Data Center   Alert

Jun 5, 2022 - A critical unauthenticated remote code execution vulnerability (CVE-2022-26134) has been identified in all supported versions of Atlassian Confluence Server and Data Center. The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC) recommends organisations restrict internet access to and from affected devices.

Remote access to operational technology environments   Publication

Mar 28, 2023 - Many critical infrastructure providers are moving to support remote working arrangements. In doing so, modifying cybersecurity defences for operational technology environments (OTE) is not a decision that should be taken lightly.

Join the Cyber Threat Intelligence Sharing service through Sentinel or Splunk Enterprise Security   News

Oct 2, 2025 - The Australian Signals Directorate’s (ASD’s) Cyber Threat Intelligence Sharing (CTIS) is a two-way sharing platform that enables government and industry partners to receive and share information about malicious cyber activity at machine speed.

Remote code execution vulnerability present in certain versions of Palo Alto firewalls utilising the GlobalProtect VPN component   Alert

Nov 11, 2021 - A vulnerability has been identified in certain versions of Palo Alto firewalls utilising the GlobalProtect VPN component. Affected Australian organisations should apply the available update as soon as possible.

Recognise and report scams  

Feb 1, 2023 - Scams are a common way that cybercriminals compromise accounts. Being alert to scam messages is a great way to protect yourself online.

Turn on multi-factor authentication  

Nov 9, 2022 - Protect your important accounts with extra login steps.

Critical remote code execution vulnerability found in the Log4j library   Alert

Dec 21, 2021 - A vulnerability (CVE-2021-44228) exists in certain versions of the Log4j library. A malicious cyber actor could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code. Australian organisations should apply latest patches immediately where Log4j is known to be used.

Update your devices  

Jan 25, 2023 - Updates are new, improved, or fixed versions of software. Regular updates are critical in maintaining a secure system. It's important to check for any updates and make sure that automatic updates are switched on. 

Launch of the Annual Threat Report   News

Nov 4, 2022 - The Annual Cyber Threat Report is ACSC’s flagship unclassified publication. The Report provides an overview of key cyber threats impacting Australia, how the ACSC is responding to the threat environment, and crucial advice for Australian individuals and organisations to protect themselves online.

TMUI remote code execution vulnerability - CVE-2020-5902   Alert

Jul 6, 2020 - The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC) advises users of F5’s enterprise and data centre BIG-IP products to ensure their systems are promptly patched after the recent disclosure of new remote code execution vulnerability.

Protect yourself from remote access scams   Advisory

Nov 4, 2020 - NEVER provide your personal and financial details or give a stranger remote access to your device or computer – simply hang up.

Remote code execution vulnerability present in vm2 sandbox   Alert

Oct 11, 2022 - The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC) is aware of a remote code execution vulnerability in vm2 sandbox versions prior to 3.9.11. Affected Australian organisations should apply the available patch immediately.

Australian Signals Directorate releases 2023 ASD Cyber Threat Report   News

Nov 15, 2023 - The Australian Signals Directorate has released its fourth ASD Cyber Threat Report.