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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.
Critical infrastructure
Jul 22, 2024 - Technical advice and non-regulatory guidance for critical infrastructure.
Recovering compromised bank accounts and online payment accounts Guidance
Nov 10, 2023 - Bank accounts are among the most important accounts to us and the most prized accounts to cybercriminals.
Limited use obligation is now law News
Dec 10, 2024 - On 29 November 2024, the Intelligence Services and Other Legislation Amendment (Cyber Security) Act 2024 became law.
Joint Cybersecurity Guide to increase cyber security of products globally News
Apr 14, 2023 - This guide provides a roadmap for technology manufacturers to ensure security of their products.
Critical Vulnerability in FortiOS Alert
Feb 9, 2024 - The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD's ACSC) is aware of a critical (9.6) vulnerability (CVE-2024-21762) in Fortinet FortiOS devices.
"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.
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.
Business Continuity in a Box News
Nov 13, 2023 - The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC), in collaboration with the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), has published a new tool, Business Continuity in a Box, to help businesses continue basic operations during or after a cyber incident.
An Introduction to Securing Smart Places News
Nov 21, 2022 - New ASD's ACSC publication released to help organisations secure smart places.
Technical example: Application control Publication
Dec 16, 2022 - Application control restricts the ability of an application to run or install on a device. Application control makes it harder for users to intentionally or unintentionally install unwanted or malicious software.
Essential Eight assessment course Program
Jul 3, 2023 - The Essential Eight Assessment Course will help you understand the intent and application of the Essential Eight, learn to use ASD designed tools, and accurately test the implementation of the Essential Eight.
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.
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.
People's Republic of China State-Sponsored Cyber Actor Living off the Land to Evade Detection joint cybersecurity advisory News
May 25, 2023 - Today we released a joint advisory with international partners on a recently discovered cluster of activity associated with a People’s Republic of China (PRC) state-sponsored cyber actor.
Malicious actors deploying Gootkit Loader on Australian Networks Alert
Aug 27, 2021 - Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC) has observed an increase of Gootkit JavaScript (JS) Loaders on Australian networks.
Sustained targeting of the health sector Alert
Oct 30, 2020 - The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD's ACSC) has identified a sustained campaign by sophisticated cybercrime actors impacting the Australian health sector.
ASD's ACSC/NCSC collaboration to strengthen cyber security posture News
Nov 4, 2022 - The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC) and the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) are committed to improving our respective nation’s cyber security posture and protecting our networks from cyber threats.
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.
Multi-factor authentication for stronger cyber protection News
Feb 25, 2021 - Australians are being urged to strengthen proof of identity protections to help stop cybercriminals gaining unauthorised access to online information and accounts.
