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/about-us/view-all-content/alerts-and-advisories/peoples-republic-china-linked-actors-compromise-routers-and-iot-devices-botnet-operations

People’s Republic of China-Linked Actors Compromise Routers and IoT Devices for Botnet Operations   Advisory

Sep 19, 2024 - Cyber actors may have used botnet to compromise thousands of Internet-connected devices.

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/learn-basics/explore-basics/seniors/educational-pack

Educational pack for seniors   Guidance

Jun 23, 2023 - This educational pack provides engaging content to help seniors learn how to stay cyber secure. Practical steps and topics range from a basic to advanced level.

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/protect-yourself/securing-your-devices/how-secure-your-device/how-dispose-your-device-securely

How to dispose of your device securely   Guidance

May 18, 2022 - You should consider that any devices you dispose of could be accessed by strangers.

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Quiz library   Guidance

Test your knowledge about cyber security practices and threats through our quizzes.

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/business-and-government/cyber-security-frameworks/ism/cybersecurity-guidelines/guidelines-for-cryptography

Guidelines for cryptography   Advice

Sep 4, 2025 - This chapter of the Information security manual (ISM) provides guidance on cryptography.

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/learn-basics/explore-basics/passphrases

Set secure passphrases  

Jul 30, 2024 - Where multi-factor authentication is not available, a strong passphrase is your best defence. 

/about-us/news/asdsacsc-asks-have-you-been-hacked

The ASD's ACSC asks, ‘Have you been hacked?’   News

Aug 16, 2022 - The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC) has launched a new online tool to help people who may be a victim of a cyber attack – Have you been hacked?

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/protect-yourself/resources-protect-yourself/security-tips-travelling

Security tips for travelling   Guidance

Jul 29, 2024 - Learn how to stay secure while travelling with personal devices.

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/business-government/protecting-devices-systems/hardening-systems-applications/network-hardening/defending-against-malicious-use-tor-network

Defending against the malicious use of the Tor network   Publication

Oct 6, 2021 - The Tor network is a system that conceals a user’s IP address. It allows anonymous – and often malicious – communication. This guidance shares advice on how to detect and prevent traffic from the Tor network.

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/business-government/detecting-responding-to-threats/event-logging/implementing-siem-soar-platforms/priority-logs

Priority logs for SIEM ingestion: Practitioner guidance   Publication

May 27, 2025 - This document is again intended for cyber security practitioners and provides detailed, technical guidance on the logs that should be prioritised for SIEM ingestion. It covers log sources including Endpoint Detection and Response tools, Windows/Linux operating systems, and Cloud and Network Devices.

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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.

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/business-government/detecting-responding-to-threats/detecting-mitigating-active-directory-compromises

Detecting and mitigating Active Directory compromises   Publication

Jan 22, 2025 - This publication provides an overview of techniques used to compromise Active Directory, and recommended strategies to mitigate these techniques. By implementing the recommendations in this publication, organisations can significantly improve their Active Directory security, and therefore their overall network security posture.

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/about-us/advisories/hunting-russian-intelligence-snake-malware

Hunting Russian Intelligence “Snake” Malware   Advisory

May 10, 2023 - This Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) provides background on Snake’s attribution to the FSB and detailed technical descriptions of the implant’s host architecture and network communications.

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/about-us/view-all-content/alerts-and-advisories/identifying-and-mitigating-living-off-the-land-techniques

Identifying and Mitigating Living Off the Land Techniques   Advisory

Feb 8, 2024 - This Guide, authored by the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), National Security Agency (NSA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the following agencies (hereafter referred to as the authoring agencies), provides information on common living off the land (LOTL) techniques and common gaps in cyber defense capabilities.

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