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ASD's ACSC participation in Asia Pacific Computer Emergency Response Team (APCERT) Drill News
Aug 25, 2021 - The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC) has joined international partners in the annual Asia Pacific Computer Emergency Response Team (APCERT) Drill.
Introduction to connected vehicles Guidance
Jun 30, 2025 - Connected vehicles (CVs) carry cyber security risks that vary depending on their level of connectivity. Learn about the risks before buying a CV and how to stay more secure when using these vehicles.
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.
ASD's ACSC and partners alert organisations to top 2021 malware strains News
Aug 5, 2022 - The top types of malicious software – or malware – seen by the Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC) and international partners through 2021 have been detailed, along with advice on how to counter them.
Australian Signals Directorate unveils new facility News
Mar 23, 2022 - The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) has unveiled a new world-class cyber and foreign intelligence facility, as the agency prepares to mark 75 years defending Australia from global threats.
New guidance to help fortify Australia’s critical infrastructure News
Oct 13, 2025 - Australian CI is, and will continue to be, an attractive target for state-sponsored cyber actors. Read the CI Fortify publication to learn two actions CI operators can take to strengthen their resilience in preparation for instances of crisis or service disruption.
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.
Secure-by-Design Foundations News
Jul 31, 2024 - The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD's ACSC) has released updated guidance to help technology manufacturers and those who use their digital product or service to adopt secure-by-design principles.
Educational pack for small businesses Guidance
Jun 15, 2023 - This educational pack provides engaging content to help small business owners learn how to stay cyber secure. Includes practical activities for staff.
New ASD’s ACSC guidance released to help Australians avoid risks related to social media and messaging applications News
Jul 14, 2022 - The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC) has today released updated guidance to help all Australians better understand how social media and messaging apps can pose a risk to the security and privacy of individuals and organisations.
Introduction of legislative change for Limited Use obligation News
Oct 31, 2024 - On 9 October 2024, the Australian Government introduced the Intelligence Services and Other Legislation Amendment (Cyber Security) Bill 2024 into Parliament. The Bill amends the Intelligence Services Act 2001 to legislate a Limited Use obligation for the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD).
New Secure-by-Design publication about memory safety released News
Jun 27, 2024 - Today, we jointly released a new Secure-by-Design publication, Exploring Memory Safety in Critical Open Source Projects, co-authored by the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (CCCS).
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.
Secure your website Guidance
Jul 29, 2024 - Small business account for over 95% of all businesses in Australia and 72% of them have a website. However, in a world in which websites are increasingly being targeted by cyber criminals, only 36% check for updates every week. For those small businesses with a website, or that are considering one, these three quick wins will help you protect your money, data and reputation.
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.
End of support Guidance
Mar 19, 2026 - ‘End of support’ is when software is no longer supported by the product developer that makes it. It will no longer receive security updates, general software updates or technical support.
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.
Report and recover from ransomware Guidance
Jul 14, 2023 - Learn where to get help from a ransomware attack, and steps to protect yourself against future incidents.
Information stealer malware Guidance
Jul 15, 2025 - Information stealer malware is a type of malware designed to steal sensitive data from devices. This can include user credentials, browser data and more.
If things go wrong Guidance
If you think you're a victim of a scam, there are steps you can take to protect yourself from further harm.
