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Report and recover from malware   Guidance

Nov 10, 2023 - If you’ve fallen victim to a malware attack, find out what to do and who to contact.

Recovering a compromised online account   Guidance

Nov 10, 2023 - Online accounts are important for our day-to-day activities and often store sensitive information about us. This can make them useful for cybercriminals looking to gain access to our resources or identities.

Scams   Threat

Apr 21, 2023 - Online scams cost Australians millions of dollars each year and anyone can be targeted. Cybercriminals often use familiar brands and logos to make themselves seem reliable.

Recovering a compromised email account   Guidance

Nov 10, 2023 - Email accounts are valuable targets for cybercriminals. Not just because they store sensitive messages, but also because they can be used to impersonate the account owner, to spread scams, and to perform password resets.

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.

Ransomware   Threat

Read through the following case studies and learn from other Australians about how ransomware has affected them.

Managing cryptographic keys and secrets   Publication

Aug 26, 2025 - This guide has been developed to help organisational personnel in understanding the threat environment and the value of implementing secure keys and secrets management to make better informed decisions.

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.

Protect your children online: A guide to cyber security 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.

Personal cyber security: First steps guide   Guidance

Apr 14, 2023 - The first of three cyber security guides in the personal cyber security series is designed to help everyday Australians understand a basic level of cyber security and how to take action to protect themselves from cyber threats.

Personal cyber security: Next steps guide   Guidance

Jun 16, 2023 - The second of three cyber security guides in the personal cyber security series is designed to help everyday Australians understand a moderate level of cyber security and how to take action to protect themselves from cyber threats.

Protect yourself online: A guide to cyber security for young people   Guidance

May 2, 2024 - The steps in this guide can help you navigate the online world with confidence.

Personal cyber security: Advanced steps guide   Guidance

Mar 23, 2023 - The third and final cyber security guide in the personal cyber security series is designed to help everyday Australians understand an advanced level of cyber security and how to take action to protect themselves from cyber threats.

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.

Internet of Things devices   Guidance

Mar 27, 2026 - IoT devices can include smart televisions, security cameras and fridges. Learn how to buy and use IoT devices securely.

Ransomware Playbook   Guidance

Oct 10, 2024 - This interactive guide is here to assist you with taking all of the appropriate steps to prepare for, respond to and recover from a ransomware incident.

Quiz library   Guidance

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