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Cyber security for charities and not-for-profit organisations News
Mar 18, 2024 - With cyber-attacks continuing to increase in frequency and severity across all sectors, the Australian Signals Directorate is encouraging charities and not-for-profit organisations to take action to protect their online systems.
Guidance on digital forensics and protective monitoring specifications for producers of network devices and appliances Publication
Feb 5, 2025 - This guidance has been developed with contributions from partnering agencies and is included in a series of publications aiming to draw attention to the importance of edge device cyber security measures.
Email security
Jul 29, 2024 - Protect yourself, your employees and business from an email security incident before it's too late.
Security tips for online gaming Guidance
Mar 1, 2024 - The world of online gaming is a popular target for scammers and cybercriminals. Gaming accounts can provide access to game licenses and linked payment methods making them highly valuable.
Cyber Safety and Security in Sport News
Jun 8, 2023 - Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC) is partnering with Sport Integrity Australia and the Office of the e-Safety Commissioner to deliver the Cyber Safety and Security in Sport course. The course is part of the ASD’s ACSC's commitment to work with industry and government to strengthen Australia’s cyber security posture.
Log4j: What Boards and Directors Need to Know Advisory
Jan 7, 2022 - Log4j is a software library used as a building block found in a wide variety of Java applications. The Log4j vulnerability – otherwise known as Log4Shell – is trivial to exploit, and represents a significant business continuity risk. This publication outlines what Boards and Directors need to know in order to protect their businesses.
Australia’s second ever cyber sanction imposed News
May 8, 2024 - Today the Australian Government, along with our international partners, has imposed a targeted financial sanction and travel ban on Russian citizen Dmitriy Khoroshev, for his leadership role in the notorious LockBit ransomware group.
2023 top routinely exploited vulnerabilities Advisory
Nov 13, 2024 - This advisory provides details, collected and compiled by the authoring agencies, on the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) routinely and frequently exploited by malicious cyber actors in 2023 and their associated Common Weakness Enumerations (CWEs). Malicious cyber actors exploited more zero-day vulnerabilities to compromise enterprise networks in 2023 compared to 2022, allowing them to conduct operations against high priority targets. The authoring agencies strongly encourage vendors, designers, developers, and end-user organizations to implement the following recommendations, and those found within the Mitigations section of this advisory, to reduce the risk of compromise by malicious cyber actors.
Phone scams impersonating Australian businesses and government agencies Alert
Aug 13, 2020 - Cybercriminals are spoofing Australian mobile numbers and pretending to be from an Australian Government agency, delivery company or business, manipulating the individual to gain access to their device.
Microsoft Releases Security Updates for Microsoft Edge Browser Alert
Jun 30, 2021 - On June 24 2021, Microsoft released updates for their Edge Browser addressing two vulnerabilities that an attacker could exploit to inject and execute malicious code.
Google Releases Security Updates for Chrome Browser Alert
Jun 21, 2021 - On June 17 2021, Google released Chrome version 91.0.4472.114 for Windows, Mac, and Linux. The patch notes for this version can be viewed at Chrome Release Note.
Russian FSB cyber actor Star Blizzard continues worldwide spear-phishing campaigns Advisory
Dec 8, 2023 - The Russia-based actor is targeting organisations and individuals in the UK and other geographical areas of interest.
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.
Protect yourself from ransomware Guidance
Feb 12, 2025 - A ransomware attack could block you from accessing your device or the information on it. Take some time to consider how a ransomware attack might affect you.
Malware Threat
Nov 10, 2023 - Malware (short for 'malicious software') is software that cybercriminals use to harm your computer system or network. Cybercriminals can use malware to gain access to your computer without you knowing, in targeted or broad-based attacks.
Cybersecurity terminology Advice
Sep 4, 2025 - This chapter of the Information security manual (ISM) provides guidance on cybersecurity terminology.
PRC state-sponsored actors compromise and maintain persistent access to U.S. critical infrastructure Advisory
Feb 8, 2024 - The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), National Security Agency (NSA), and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) assess that People’s Republic of China (PRC) state sponsored cyber actors are seeking to preposition themselves on IT networks for disruptive or destructive cyberattacks against U.S. critical infrastructure in the event of a major crisis or conflict with the United States.
Limited Use Guidance
Dec 3, 2024 - The limited use obligation for the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) has been legislated to add additional protections to the information organisations voluntarily provide to ASD, and to the information acquired or prepared by ASD with the consent of an organisation.
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.
Iranian Government-Sponsored APT Cyber Actors Exploiting Microsoft Exchange and Fortinet Vulnerabilities in Furtherance of Malicious Activities Advisory
Nov 22, 2021 - Iranian government-sponsored APT actors are actively targeting a broad range of victims across multiple U.S. critical infrastructure sectors, including the Transportation Sector and the Healthcare and Public Health Sector, as well as Australian organisations.
Cybercriminals targeting construction companies to conduct email scams Alert
Jul 6, 2021 - Cybercriminals are targeting construction companies to conduct business email compromise scams. All parties to construction projects should be vigilant when emailing about invoices and bank details.
Report and recover from business email compromise Guidance
Jul 14, 2023 - Step-by-step guidance on how to respond to and recover from email compromise and impersonation attempts.
ASD's ACSC has launched a new campaign on Business Email Compromise News
Jun 28, 2022 - With the end of the financial year ushering in tax season, Australians are urged to strengthen their email security and be alert to criminals trying to fool them into making false payments or giving up details that could make them an easy target for cyber crime.
Cyber security is essential when preparing for COVID-19 Advisory
Mar 13, 2020 - In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, organisations are developing strategies to protect staff and vulnerable members of our community.
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.
2021 Top Malware Strains Advisory
Aug 5, 2022 - This joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) was coauthored by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC).
"Bulletproof" hosting providers Publication
Jan 22, 2025 - Bulletproof hosting (BPH) providers lease cybercriminals a virtual and/or physical infrastructure from which to operate. BPH providers are a specific class of internet infrastructure service that enables malicious actors (including cybercriminals) to host illicit content and run operations on the internet.
ASD's ACSC and international partners encourage action to mitigate risks for Log4j vulnerability News
Dec 23, 2021 - ASD's ACSC and cyber security agency partners have issued a joint statement and advisory on the Log4j vulnerability providing technical details, mitigations and resources to help address the critical software flaw.
Ten things to know about data security Publication
May 16, 2024 - This publication has been developed to assist business owners and information technology managers, particularly those unfamiliar with cybersecurity, with ten things they should know about data security.
Property-related business email compromise scams rising in Australia Alert
Aug 30, 2021 - Cybercriminals are targeting the property and real estate sector to conduct business email compromise scams. All parties involved in the buying, selling and leasing of property should be vigilant when communicating via email, particularly during settlement periods.
