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Update your devices to keep cybercriminals out News
May 3, 2021 - Updating the software on electronic devices is one of the easiest and most important ways all Australians can defend against cybercriminals and be protected from online threats.
Cryptomining Threat
Jun 23, 2020 - Cryptocurrency mining (cryptomining) uses the processing power of computers to solve complex mathematical problems and verify cybercurrency transactions. The miners are then rewarded with a small amount of cybercurrency.
Secure your mobile phone Guidance
Nov 12, 2024 - The security of your mobile phone can be as crucial as your computer. Follow these steps to protect your phone or tablet from cybercriminals.
Protect yourself from ransomware Guidance
Feb 12, 2025 - A ransomware attack could block you from accessing your device or the information on it. Take some time to consider how a ransomware attack might affect you.
Home
Jul 19, 2022 - Welcome to the Australian Cyber Security Centre website - cyber.gov.au
Essential Eight maturity model and ISM mapping Publication
Oct 2, 2024 - This publication provides a mapping between the Essential Eight and the controls within the Information security manual (ISM).
Russian FSB cyber actor Star Blizzard continues worldwide spear-phishing campaigns Advisory
Dec 8, 2023 - The Russia-based actor is targeting organisations and individuals in the UK and other geographical areas of interest.
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.
Medibank Private Cyber Security Incident Alert
Dec 1, 2022 - ASD’s Australian Cyber Security Centre is working closely with Medibank Private following the recent incident.
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.
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.
Protect yourself online: A guide to cybersecurity for young people Guidance
May 2, 2024 - The steps in this guide can help you navigate the online world with confidence.
Joint Report on Publicly Available Hacking Tools Reports and statistics
Oct 12, 2018 - This report is a collaborative research effort by the cyber security authorities of five nations: Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the UK and USA. It highlights the use of five publicly available tools, observed in recent cyber incidents around the world.
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.
Critical Vulnerability in popular Java framework Apache Struts2 Alert
Dec 14, 2023 - The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) is concerned about a critical Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability in Apache Struts2. This primarily affects Java applications which use this framework. Apache Struts2 is widely used in enterprise and bespoke Java applications.
Small business cybersecurity guide Publication
Jun 16, 2023 - This guide includes basic security measures to help protect your business against common cyberthreats.
Property-related business email compromise scams rising in Australia Alert
Aug 30, 2021 - Cybercriminals are targeting the property and real estate sector to conduct business email compromise scams. All parties involved in the buying, selling and leasing of property should be vigilant when communicating via email, particularly during settlement periods.
Learn the basics
Aug 30, 2023 - Interactive tools and advice to boost your cybersecurity when online.
Quishing Threat
Nov 2, 2023 - Quishing is a form of phishing attack that uses QR codes instead of text-based links in phishing emails, digital platforms or on physical items. Quishing is a social engineering technique used by scammers and malicious actors to trick their victims into providing sensitive personal information or downloading malware onto their devices.
Seeking industry feedback on new ASD Foundations for Secure-by-Design News
Nov 2, 2023 - Have your say on how Secure-by-Design practices should look.
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.
Australians urged to act on cyber alert News
Dec 15, 2021 - The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC) issued an alert on a vulnerability in the Apache Log4j software library that exposed systems to potential cyberattack.
Vulnerability in Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile (EPMM) Alert
Jul 25, 2023 - This Alert is relevant to Australians who are running Ivanti EPMM. This alert is intended to be understood by slightly more technical users. Users are encouraged to immediately apply any available patches.
2021-009: Malicious actors deploying Gootkit Loader on Australian Networks Advisory
Aug 27, 2021 - From April 2021, the Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC) has received an increase in reporting of malicious actors targeting Australian networks with Gootkit JavaScript (JS) Loaders. Open-source reporting confirms that Gootkit JS Loaders are a precursor to several malware families traditionally used for cybercrime, notably, Gootkit, REvil ransomware, Kronos, or CobaltStrike. The ASD’s ACSC is providing this information to enable organisations to undertake their own risk assessments and take appropriate actions to secure their systems and networks. The ASD’s ACSC will update this advisory if more information becomes available.
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.
Cyber Security Awareness Month 2022 News
Sep 30, 2022 - October is Cyber Security Awareness Month and this year the Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre's (ASD’s ACSC) theme is Have you been hacked?
Multiple Vulnerabilities in VMware vRealize Hyperic monitoring and performance management product Alert
Nov 8, 2022 - The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC) has identified a number of critical vulnerabilities affecting VMware’s vRealize Hyperic monitoring and performance management product.
Information Security Registered Assessor Program (IRAP) News
Dec 15, 2022 - The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC) is further enhancing cyber security assessment and training, improving cyber skills, and creating new cyber careers for Australians through the Information Security Registered Assessor Program (IRAP).
COVID-19 malicious cyber activity Alert
May 22, 2020 - Malicious cyber actors are actively targeting individuals and Australian organisations with COVID-19 related scams and phishing emails. These incidents are likely to increase in frequency and severity over the coming weeks and months. This is due, in part, to the ease in which existing scam emails and texts can be modified with a COVID-19 theme.
Microsoft introduces Exchange Emergency Mitigation service News
Oct 1, 2021 - Microsoft has launched a new optional protection for Microsoft Exchange servers.
