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/about-us/media-releases/us-uk-and-australia-issue-joint-cybersecurity-advisory

U.S., U.K., and Australia Issue Joint Cybersecurity Advisory   News

Jul 28, 2021 - Cyber Agencies Share Top Routinely Exploited Vulnerabilities

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/about-us/news/joint-guide-cybersecurity-best-practices-smart-cities

Joint guide for cybersecurity best practices for Smart Cities   News

Apr 20, 2023 - This guide provides three recommendations to help communities strengthen their cyber posture.

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/about-us/news/hunting-russian-intelligence-snake-malware-joint-advisory

Hunting Russian Intelligence “Snake” Malware - Joint Cybersecurity Advisory   News

May 10, 2023 - Today we released a Joint Cybersecurity Advisory with our international partners on the Snake implant. The Snake implant is a sophisticated cyber espionage tool designed and used by Center 16 of Russia’s Federal Security Service for long-term intelligence collection on sensitive targets.

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/about-us/view-all-content/alerts-and-advisories/silent-heist-cybercriminals-use-information-stealer-malware-compromise-corporate-networks

The silent heist: cybercriminals use information stealer malware to compromise corporate networks   Advisory

Sep 2, 2024 - Information stealer malware steals user login credentials and system information that cyber threat actors exploit, predominantly for monetary gain. Information stealers have been observed in attacks against multiple organisations and sectors worldwide, including Australia. This advisory provides readers with cyber security guidance on information stealers, including threat activity and mitigation advice for individuals and organisations.

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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.

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/about-us/news/act-now-defend-against-vicious-cybercriminals

Act now to defend against vicious cybercriminals   News

Jul 20, 2021 - Cybercriminals are targeting Australians at an unprecedented level to steal sensitive information and money, including through business email compromise and ransomware attacks.

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/about-us/news/back-data-defend-against-cybercrime

Back-up data to defend against cybercrime   News

Mar 31, 2021 - On World Back-up Day, the Australian Government is urging businesses, organisations and individuals to back-up their digital information to protect themselves against compromise.

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/about-us/news/joint-cybersecurity-advisory-released-2021s-top-routinely-exploited-vulnerabilities

Joint cybersecurity advisory released on 2021's top routinely exploited vulnerabilities   News

Apr 28, 2022 - Malicious cyber actors are aggressively targeting newly-disclosed and dated critical software vulnerabilities against a broad range of targets, including public and private sector organisations worldwide.

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/about-us/view-all-content/news-and-media/the-silent-heist-info-stealer-malware-used-to-compromise-corporate-networks

The Silent Heist: Cybercriminals use information stealer malware to compromise corporate networks   News

Sep 2, 2024 - New advisory released on information stealer malware used in cybercrime attacks.

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/about-us/news/update-your-devices-keep-cybercriminals-out

Update your devices to keep cybercriminals out   News

May 3, 2021 - Updating the software on electronic devices is one of the easiest and most important ways all Australians can defend against cybercriminals and be protected from online threats.

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/about-us/alerts/cybercriminals-targeting-construction-companies-conduct-email-scams

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.

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/protect-yourself/staying-secure-online/protecting-your-family/protect-your-children-online

Protect your children online: A guide to cybersecurity for parents and carers   Guidance

May 2, 2024 - The steps in this guide can help you ensure that your children stay safe and secure online.

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/about-us/news/joint-advisory-released-managed-service-providers-and-customers-mitigate-cybersecurity-risks

Joint advisory released for Managed Service Providers and Customers to mitigate cybersecurity risks   News

May 12, 2022 - The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC) has today joined with international cyber security agency partners, to warn Managed Service Providers (MSP) of pressing cyber risks and provide guidance on suitable mitigations for them and their customers.

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/about-us/news/Improve-cyber-security-with-quad-cyber-challenge

Improve your cyber security with the Quad Cyber Challenge!    News

Apr 6, 2023 - The challenge is aimed at promoting responsible cyber security practices across Australia, India, Japan and the United States. 

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/about-us/view-all-content/news-protect-your-cryptographic-keys-and-secrets-from-malicious-cyber-actors

Protect your cryptographic keys and secrets from malicious cyber actors   News

Aug 26, 2025 - New guidance available for organisations using cryptographic keys and secrets.

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/about-us/view-all-content/news/consider-your-cyber-hygiene-light-global-events

Consider your cyber hygiene in light of global events   News

Jul 1, 2025 - Around the world, geopolitical tensions remain complex as nations navigate diplomatic, economic, and military challenges. ASD’s ACSC recommends that organisations continue to review their current cyber security posture and maintain sufficient monitoring for cyber threats.

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/business-government/secure-design/operational-technology-environments/principles-operational-technology-cyber-security

Principles of operational technology cyber security   Publication

Oct 2, 2024 - Critical infrastructure organisations provide vital services, including supplying clean water, energy, and transportation, to the public. These organisations rely on operational technology (OT) to control and manage the physical equipment and processes that provide these critical services. As such, the continuity of vital services relies on critical infrastructure organisations ensuring the cybersecurity and safety of their OT.

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/about-us/news/head-acsc-address-aisa-cyber-conference-2021

Head ACSC Address to AISA Cyber Conference 2021   News

Mar 17, 2021 - The Future of Cyber Security in Australia’ – Address by Abigail Bradshaw CSC, on 15 March 2021 Canberra Convention Centre.

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/about-us/view-all-content/reports-and-statistics/asd-cyber-threat-report-july-2022-june-2023

ASD Cyber Threat Report 2022-2023   Reports and statistics

Nov 14, 2023 - The ASD's 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

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/about-us/view-all-content/reports-and-statistics/annual-cyber-threat-report-2023-2024

Annual Cyber Threat Report 2023-2024   Reports and statistics

Nov 20, 2024 - ASD’s Annual Cyber Threat Report 2023–24 provides an overview of the key cyber threats impacting Australia, how ASD’s ACSC is responding and cyber security advice for Australian individuals, organisations and government to protect themselves online.

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/about-us/view-all-content/news-and-media/cyber-security-awareness-month-2024

Cyber Security Awareness Month 2024   News

Oct 1, 2024 - October is Cyber Security Awareness Month, a time for all Australians to talk about cyber security and take action to protect their devices and accounts.

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/about-us/view-all-content/reports-and-statistics/commonwealth-cyber-security-posture-2024

The Commonwealth Cyber Security Posture in 2024   Reports and statistics

Dec 5, 2024 - The Commonwealth Cyber Security Posture in 2024 informs the Australian Parliament on cyber security measures implemented across the Australian Government for the 2023–24 financial year.

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/business-government/detecting-responding-to-threats/cyber-security-incident-response/cyber-security-incident-response-planning-practitioner-guidance

Cyber security incident response planning: Practitioner guidance   Publication

Dec 12, 2024 - ASD defines a cyber security incident as an unwanted or unexpected cyber security event, or a series of such events, that has either compromised business operations or has a significant probability of compromising business operations.

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/report-and-recover/how-we-help-during-a-cyber-security-incident/supporting-australian-organisations-through-cyber-security-incident

Supporting Australian organisations through a cyber security incident   Guidance

Dec 18, 2024 - Malicious cyber activity continues to pose a significant risk to Australia’s security and prosperity. Australian organisations that have been, or may be impacted by a cyber security incident, are encouraged to reach out to the Australian Signal’s Directorate (ASD) to seek technical incident response advice and assistance.

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/about-us/view-all-content/news-and-media/cyber-security-operational-technology

Cyber Security for Operational Technology   News

Oct 2, 2024 - The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD's ACSC) has released new guidance to help critical infrastructure protect their systems and online supply chains.

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/business-government/detecting-responding-to-threats/cyber-security-incident-response/cyber-security-incident-response-planning-executive-guidance

Cyber security incident response planning: Executive guidance   Publication

Dec 12, 2024 - The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) is responsible for monitoring and responding to cyber threats targeting Australian interests. Reporting cyber security incidents to ASD ensures that timely assistance can be provided, if required. This may be in the form of investigations or remediation advice.

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/report-and-recover/how-we-help-during-a-cyber-security-incident/asds-role-in-cyber-security-for-legal-practitioners

ASD’s role in cyber security: For legal practitioners   Guidance

Dec 11, 2024 - During a cyber security incident, or suspected cyber security incident, our goal is to work with impacted organisations, their legal representation, and any external vendors engaged to investigate an incident on behalf of the organisation.

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/about-us/view-all-content/news-and-media/new-translated-cyber-security-guides

Translated cyber security guides   News

Nov 3, 2023 - We have released 5 of our popular cyber security guides in more than 20 languages.

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/business-government/protecting-business-leaders/cyber-security-for-business-leaders/cyber-skills-framework

Cyber skills framework   Publication

Sep 10, 2020 - The Cyber Skills Framework enables targeted recruitment of cyber specialists, provides a development pathway for current and future cyber staff, and aligns skills, knowledge and attributes with national and international industry standards.

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/about-us/view-all-content/news-and-media/update-your-small-business-cyber-security

Update your small business cyber security   News

Jun 12, 2024 - Resources to help protect small businesses from cyber threats.

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