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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.

Archived Alerts and Advisories  

Jan 23, 2025 - Search archived cyber security alerts and advice

Secure your user account   Guidance

Jan 24, 2024 - A user account is the account you use to sign in on your computer at home, school or work. Cybercriminals will target unsecure accounts and take advantage of poor security habits within the home and businesses. Their goal is to get access to your computer and steal your information. There are many ways to improve your account security, keep your accounts safe and avoid being the victim of a cyber attack.

Recognise and report scams  

Feb 1, 2023 - Scams are a common way that cybercriminals compromise accounts. Being alert to scam messages is a great way to protect yourself online.

Alerts and advisories  

Jan 30, 2023 - Find the latest in cyber security alerts and advisories

Essential Eight maturity model FAQ   Publication

Oct 28, 2024 - This publication provides answers to frequency asked questions on how to implement the Essential Eight.

Securing customer personal data   Guidance

Jul 23, 2025 - This guide is focused specifically on the protection of customers’ personal data. Guidance on general cyber security for businesses can be found in the Small business cyber security guide and the Strategies to mitigate cyber security incidents published by ASD’s ACSC.

How to protect yourself from malware   Guidance

Nov 10, 2023 - Malware (short for 'malicious software') is software that cybercriminals use to harm your computer system or network. Cybercriminals can use malware to gain access to your computer without you knowing, in targeted or broad-based attacks.

Cyber security priorities for boards of directors 2025-26   Publication

Oct 30, 2025 - This advice outlines questions boards can ask of management and their organisation to understand its cyber security posture in the current cyber threat environment.

Artificial intelligence  

Apr 12, 2024 - This page lists publications on the governance and use of artificial intelligence.

Industrial control systems: Remote access protocol   Publication

Oct 6, 2021 - External parties may need to connect remotely to critical infrastructure control networks. This access is to allow the manufacturers of equipment used in Australia’s critical infrastructure the ability to maintain the equipment, when a fault is experienced that cannot be fixed in the required timeframe any other method.

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.

Security tips for remote working   Guidance

Jul 29, 2024 - As an employee, you may be more at risk when working away from the office. Learn how to stay secure while working from home or remotely.

Secure administration   Publication

Oct 6, 2021 - Privileged access allows administrators to perform their duties, and is often seen as the ‘keys to the kingdom’. This publication provides guidance on how to implement secure administration techniques as part of the management of privileged access.

IoT Secure by Design guidance for manufacturers   Publication

Sep 21, 2023 - This guidance has been produced for manufacturers in order to help them implement thirteen Secure by Design principles.

Secure your NAS device   Guidance

Nov 29, 2024 - Protect your network-attached storage (NAS) device and the important data it holds with this guide.

Translated information  

Apr 4, 2024 - We have developed easy-to-follow cyber security information and resources to support people from non-English speaking backgrounds to be more cyber secure.

2023-03: ASD's ACSC Ransomware Profile – Lockbit 3.0   Advisory

Jun 15, 2023 - The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC) is aware of Lockbit 3.0 which is the newest version of Lockbit ransomware. It is used by cybercriminals to conduct ransomware attacks against multiple sectors and organisations worldwide, including Australia. Once gaining access to a victim’s environment, cybercriminals use this ransomware for similar purposes as other variants such as encrypting their data, and extorting a ransom to return access to the sensitive files.

Risk management of enterprise mobility (including Bring Your Own Device)   Publication

Oct 6, 2021 - This publication has been developed to provide senior business representatives with a list of enterprise mobility considerations. These include business cases, regulatory obligations and legislation, available budget and personnel resources, and risk tolerance. Additionally, risk management controls are provided for cybersecurity practitioners.

Technical example: Patch applications   Publication

Mar 1, 2023 - Patching applications is one of the most effective controls an organisation can implement to prevent cyber criminals from gaining access to their devices and sensitive information. Patches improve the security of applications by fixing known vulnerabilities.