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Safeguard your business from cyber threats with the Australian Signals Directorate News
May 13, 2024 - Australian business owners and organisations can access advice from the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) to stay secure online.
Online shoppers the target of Christmas cyber grinches News
Nov 3, 2021 - In the lead-up to Black Friday and festive season sales, Australians must be alert to the cybercriminals seeking to steal your Christmas joy and your money.
ASD's ACSC Annual Cyber Threat Report, July 2020 to June 2021 Reports and statistics
Sep 15, 2021 - The ASD's ACSC Annual Cyber Threat Report 2020–21 has been produced by the Australian Cyber Security Centre, with contributions from the Defence Intelligence Organisation (DIO), Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC), Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO), The Department of Home Affairs and industry partners.
Russian State-Sponsored and Criminal Cyber Threats to Critical Infrastructure Advisory
May 17, 2022 - The cybersecurity authorities of the United States, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom are releasing this joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA). The intent of this joint CSA is to warn organizations that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has altered the geopolitical balance in ways that could expose organizations both within and beyond the region to increased malicious cyber activity. This activity may occur as a response to the unprecedented economic costs imposed on Russia as well as materiel support provided by the United States and U.S. allies and partners.
Head of ACSC talks cyber security with Natarsha Belling in podcast special News
Nov 29, 2021 - Ms Abigail Bradshaw, head of the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC), recently sat down with journalist Natarsha Belling to discuss the common cyber threats affecting Australians today.
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.
ASD's ACSC Annual Cyber Threat Report, July 2019 to June 2020 Reports and statistics
Sep 3, 2020 - This report has been jointly produced by the Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC), the ACIC and the AFP, and is the first unclassified annual threat report since the ASD's ACSC became part of the ASD in July 2018. The report identifies and describes key cyber security threats targeting Australian systems and networks, and provides a range of examples and real-world case studies of malicious activity targeting Australian networks, between July 2019 and June 2020. It provides mitigation advice that all Australians and organisations can take to defend against these threats.
Delivering the goods in cyber security resilience to the transport and logistics sector News
Oct 27, 2022 - National Cyber Security Exercise Series: Australia’s transport and logistics sector – May to August 2023
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.
New fact sheet for critical infrastructure leaders – actions to mitigate PRC state-sponsored cyber activity News
Mar 20, 2024 - The fact sheet provides guidance for critical infrastructure leadership to protect their infrastructure and critical functions from Volt Typhoon – a state-sponsored cyber actor linked to the People’s Republic of China (PRC).
Questions for the board of directors to ask about cyber security Publication
Dec 5, 2022 - Information on the importance of cybersecurity for the board of directors in protecting their organisation and shareholders.
People's Republic of China State-Sponsored Cyber Actor Living off the Land to Evade Detection Advisory
May 25, 2023 - The People's Republic of China State-Sponsored Cyber Actor Living off the Land to Evade Detection joint advisory provides examples of the cyber actor’s commands, along with detection signatures to aid network defenders in hunting for this activity.
Protecting Against Cyber Threats to Managed Service Providers and their Customers Advisory
May 12, 2022 - This advisory describes cybersecurity best practices for information and communications technology (ICT), focusing on guidance that enables transparent discussions between MSPs and their customers on securing sensitive data.
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.
2022-02: Australian organisations should urgently adopt an enhanced cyber security posture Advisory
Apr 28, 2022 - Entities should follow ACSC advice and act on improving their resilience within a heightened threat environment.
People’s Republic of China (PRC) State-Sponsored Cyber Actor Living Off the Land to Evade Detection Alert
May 25, 2023 - The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD's ACSC), in conjunction with the United States (US) National Security Agency (NSA) its international partners, has released a Cybersecurity Advisory regarding a PRC state-sponsored cyber actor conducting activity impacting US critical infrastructure (CI) sectors. Because of the potential risk to CI sectors outside the US, all organisations are encouraged to review the published Advisory and report any malicious activity to the ASD's ACSC.
Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Affiliated Cyber Actors Exploiting Vulnerabilities for Data Extortion and Disk Encryption for Ransom Operations Advisory
Sep 15, 2022 - The Australian Signals Directorate's Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD's ACSC) has joined with international cyber security agency partners to co-author an advisory on continued Iranian state-sponsored cyber threats. Organisations are encouraged to apply the recommended mitigations to protect themselves online.
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.
CISA, FBI, NSA, and international partners issue advisory on demonstrated threats and capabilities of Russian state-sponsored and cyber criminal actors News
Apr 22, 2022 - Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February, the risk of malicious cyber operations by Russian state-sponsored and criminal cyber actors has increased. The threats to critical infrastructure could impact organisations both within and beyond Ukraine.
Vulnerability Affecting BlackBerry QNX RTOS Advisory
Aug 17, 2021 - The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC) is aware of a vulnerability affecting the BlackBerry QNX, the world’s most prevalent real time operating system.
Vulnerability Affecting BlackBerry QNX RTOS Alert
Aug 18, 2021 - BlackBerry has disclosed that its QNX Real Time Operating System is affected by a BadAlloc vulnerability - CVE-2021-22156. QNX is the world’s most prevalent real time operating system.
Scammers impersonating the ASD's ACSC Alert
Jun 13, 2025 - Scammers are impersonating the ASD's ACSC sending out phishing emails to the public with the email content suggesting to download a malicious antivirus program.
ABC Radio interview with Head of ACSC News
Mar 31, 2021 - Abigail Bradshaw CSC, Head of Australian Cyber Security Centre, interview with Fran Kelly on ABC Radio National, 31 March 2021.
Social engineering Threat
May 29, 2025 - Social engineering is a significant threat to individuals and organisations, enabling malicious actors to compromise accounts, devices, systems or sensitive information.
Detecting socially engineered messages Publication
Oct 6, 2021 - Socially engineered messages pose a significant threat to organisations. They can have a big impact, helping malicious actors access accounts, systems or sensitive information. Learn how to spot a socially engineered message, including through email, SMS, social media or messaging apps.
Security tips for social media and messaging apps Publication
Jul 14, 2022 - It's a great way to stay in touch and share content online. This guide covers the risks of using social media and messaging apps and what to look out for. It also covers ways to help keep accounts safe for business and personal use.
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.
Patching applications and operating systems Publication
Nov 27, 2023 - Applying patches to applications and operating systems is critical to keeping systems secure. Patching forms part of the Essential Eight from the Strategies to mitigate cybersecurity incidents.
Preventing Web Application Access Control Abuse Advisory
Jul 28, 2023 - The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC), U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) are releasing this joint Cybersecurity Advisory to warn vendors, designers, and developers of web applications and organizations using web applications about insecure direct object reference (IDOR) vulnerabilities.
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.
