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Exploitation of Microsoft Office vulnerability: Follina Alert
Jun 15, 2022 - The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC) is aware of active exploitation of the Follina zero-day vulnerability in the Microsoft Support Diagnostic Tool (CVE-2022-30190). Affected Australian organisations should take appropriate action.
Critical vulnerabilities in Citrix Gateway and Application Delivery Controller (ADC) devices Alert
Dec 14, 2022 - The Australian Signals Directorate's Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD's ACSC) is aware of a critical vulnerability affecting many versions of Citrix Gateway and ADC. All Australian operators should check for indicators of compromise and install the latest updated versions.
Potential Accellion File Transfer Appliance compromise Alert
Feb 25, 2021 - The ACSC has identified Australian organisations that may have been impacted by the Accellion File Transfer Appliance vulnerability and have provided mitigation recommendations.
An introduction to artificial intelligence Publication
Nov 24, 2023 - Artificial intelligence (AI) is an emerging technology that will play an increasingly influential role in the everyday life of Australians.
Use of Log4j vulnerabilities in ransomware activity Alert
Dec 23, 2021 - The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC) expects an increase in ransomware activity using Log4j as an exploit vector. Malicious actors may take advantage of trivial exploits to impact Australian organisations.
End of support for Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Windows Server Publication
Mar 20, 2024 - Support for Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Windows Server users following the expiration of the specified servicing timeline.
JCSC virtual presentations on Log4j2 vulnerability – Friday 17 December News
Dec 16, 2021 - A critical alert and advisory has been published on the Log4j2 vulnerability. On Friday 17 December 2021, ASD's ACSC’s Joint Cyber Security Centres (JCSCs) will facilitate a series of virtual awareness and advice sessions about this vulnerability. Australians are urged to act now to secure their computer systems against this critical software vulnerability.
Hardening Linux workstations and servers Publication
Nov 27, 2023 - This publication has been developed to assist organisations in understanding how to harden Linux workstations and servers.
Identifying cyber supply chain risks Publication
May 22, 2023 - This guidance has been developed to assist organisations in identifying risks associated with their use of suppliers, manufacturers, distributors and retailers (i.e. businesses that constitute their cyber supply chain).
Web conferencing security Publication
Oct 6, 2021 - Web conferencing tools are essential for meeting with colleagues and clients online. This guide provides tips on how to choose a secure web conference provider, and what risks to be aware of.
Critical vulnerability discovered in HTTP.SYS in Microsoft Windows Alert
May 13, 2021 - A remote code execution vulnerability could enable a malicious cyber actor to compromise vulnerable Microsoft Windows hosts. The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC) strongly recommends applying available patches.
Multiple high severity vulnerabilities discovered in the Exim mail server Alert
May 10, 2021 - Exim vulnerabilities could enable a malicious cyber actor to compromise vulnerable Exim servers. The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC) strongly recommends applying available patches.
Vulnerability disclosure programs explained Publication
Dec 12, 2024 - A vulnerability disclosure program (VDP) is a collection of processes and procedures designed to identify, verify, resolve and report on vulnerabilities disclosed by people who may be internal or external to organisations. The importance of developing, implementing and maintaining a well thought-out VDP cannot be underestimated. It is an integral part of professional organisations’ business operations.
Partner hub Hub item
The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security (ASD’s ACSC) Partnership Program enables Australian organisations and individuals to engage with the ACSC and fellow partners, drawing on collective understanding, experience, skills and capability to lift cyber resilience across the Australian economy.
Implementing multi-factor authentication Publication
Nov 27, 2023 - This publication has been developed to provide guidance on what multi-factor authentication is, different multi-factor authentication methods that exist and why some multi-factor authentication methods are more secure, and therefore more effective, than others.
National Exercise Program Program page
Jul 12, 2018 - Our National Exercise Program helps critical infrastructure and government organisations validate and strength Australia's nationwide cyber security arrangements.
Cybercriminals scanning Australian entities for serious cyber vulnerability News
Dec 21, 2021 - Australians must urgently patch applications and software products as malicious cyber adversaries conduct thousands of scans in search of the vulnerability related to the critical Log4j software flaw.
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.
So you think you've been hacked
Sep 1, 2022 - Use our interactive tool to find out what to do learn what steps to take if you think you’re the a victim of a cybercrime.
New cyber security advice for families News
May 2, 2024 - The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD's ACSC) has released new guidance to help you protect your family online.
Joint statement - attribution to Russia for malicious cyber activity against European networks News
May 11, 2022 - Australia and international partners shine a light on Russia’s ongoing unacceptable activity in cyberspace.
Australians urged to act on cyber alert News
Dec 15, 2021 - The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC) issued an alert on a vulnerability in the Apache Log4j software library that exposed systems to potential cyberattack.
Business Continuity in a Box Guidance
Aug 21, 2024 - Business Continuity in a Box assists organisations to swiftly and securely stand up critical business functions during or following a cybersecurity incident that has affected the availability or trust of existing systems.
Archived ISM releases Service
Mar 18, 2025 - List of archived ISM releases.
Creating Strong Passphrases Guidance
Oct 6, 2021 - The longer your passphrase, the better. As adversaries can crack a short password with very little effort or time, you can increase the time and effort it takes by using a passphrase instead.
Advisory 2021-004: Active exploitation of ForgeRock Access Manager / OpenAM servers Advisory
Jul 9, 2021 - The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD's ACSC) has identified targeting and compromise of Australian organisations with vulnerable internet-accessible servers running ForgeRock Access Manager (ForgeRock AM). ForgeRock AM was previously known as OpenAM. The ASD's ACSC has observed malicious actors exploiting the vulnerability in ForgeRock AM/OpenAM to gain initial access to networks in multiple organisations, and facilitate further access within these networks. On 7 July 2021 the ASD's ACSC alerted organisations that this vulnerability was being actively exploited. This ASD's ACSC advisory provides recommendations for securing ForgeRock AM against vulnerability CVE-2021-35464, and advice on identifying potential successful exploitation of this vulnerability.
While you are shopping Guidance
The best way to avoid being a victim of cybercrime is to be informed. It is really important to know how to secure your device and recognise a fake website or scammer.
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?
ASD/ACSC engagement request Service
Jun 8, 2023 - Thank you for your interest in having ASD/ACSC attend or speak at your event. In order for us to identify the most appropriate staff member, we ask that you provide us with some information about your event, the audience and intended outcome of your engagement with ASD/ACSC. Please note we require 8 weeks’ notice to review your request.
Emanation Security Program Program page
Jul 1, 2018 - The Australian Signals Directorate’s Emanation Security Program sets out the requirements for government and organisations to be formally recognised to conduct emanation security practices to national standards.