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/protect-yourself/resources-protect-yourself/personal-cyber-security-guides/seniors-guide

How to use the internet securely: A guide for seniors   Guidance

Oct 1, 2021 - Some basic cyber security practices that you can use to protect yourself when accessing the internet.

Individuals & families
/protect-yourself/resources-protect-yourself/personal-cyber-security-guides/personal-cyber-security-first-steps

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.

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Report and recover from account compromise   Guidance

Nov 10, 2023 - A guide to recovering your account and protecting you against future attacks.

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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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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.

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/about-us/view-all-content/news-and-media/new-cyber-security-advice-for-families

New cyber security advice for families   News

May 2, 2024 - The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD's ACSC) has released new guidance to help you protect your family online.

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Sextortion campaign - What to do if you receive the email   Advisory

Apr 16, 2020 - In most cases, there is no reason to be concerned. These emails are typically generated in their thousands by online scammers using limited personal details, with the aim of intimidating recipients into paying the ransom.

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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.

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/business-government/small-business-cyber-security/small-business-hub/first-nations-business-resources

First Nations business resources   Guidance

Jan 5, 2023 - Cybercriminals are finding new ways to target First Nations businesses all the time. There are a few simple things you can do to keep yourself and your business secure online.

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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.

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Secure your email   Guidance

Jul 29, 2024 - How to protect yourself when using email and reduce spam and malicious emails.

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Cyber security for charities and not-for-profit organisations   News

Mar 18, 2024 - With cyber-attacks continuing to increase in frequency and severity across all sectors, the Australian Signals Directorate is encouraging charities and not-for-profit organisations to take action to protect their online systems.

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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.

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Filipino (Filipino)   Guidance

Aug 17, 2023 - The information and resources available are intended to increase your safety online and have been translated into Filipino.

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Tétum (Tetum)   Guidance

Aug 17, 2023 - The information and resources available are intended to increase your safety online and have been translated into Tetum.

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Cyber Security for Operational Technology   News

Oct 2, 2024 - The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD's ACSC) has released new guidance to help critical infrastructure protect their systems and online supply chains.

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Tok Pisin (New Guinea Pidgin)   Guidance

Aug 17, 2023 - The information and resources available are intended to increase your safety online and have been translated into New Guinea Pidgin.

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/about-us/view-all-content/alerts-and-advisories/fast-flux-national-security-threat

Fast Flux: A national security threat   Advisory

Apr 4, 2025 - This advisory is for network defenders and explains how Bulletproof Hosting Providers are using ‘fast flux’ to cycle quickly through bots and DNS records to bypass detection. It highlights the importance of using a reputable Protective DNS (PDNS) provider that detects and blocks fast flux.

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Australian Signals Directorate releases the annual Cyber Threat Report for 2023–24   News

Nov 20, 2024 - ASD’s Cyber Threat Report 2023–24 provides an overview of the key cyber threats impacting Australia, how ASD’s ACSC is responding and cyber security advice for Australian individuals, organisations and government to protect themselves online.

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