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/threats/types-threats/quishing

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.

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/about-us/view-all-content/news-and-media/seeking-industry-feedback-on-new-asd-foundations-for-secure-by-design

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.

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/business-government/protecting-devices-systems/hardening-systems-applications/mobility-hardening/security-configuration-guide-apple-ios-14-devices

Security configuration guide: Apple iOS 14 devices   Publication

Oct 6, 2021 - ASD has developed this guide to assist Australians to understand risks when deploying iOS 14 devices and the security requirements that need to be met to allow them to handle classified data.

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/protect-yourself/staying-secure-online/security-tips-remote-working

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.

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/protect-yourself/staying-secure-online/shopping-and-banking-online/online-shopping

Online shopping   Guidance

Nov 7, 2023 - Be secure when shopping online.

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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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/about-us/view-all-content/news-and-media/the-silent-heist-info-stealer-malware-used-to-compromise-corporate-networks

The Silent Heist: Cybercriminals use information stealer malware to compromise corporate networks   News

Sep 2, 2024 - New advisory released on information stealer malware used in cybercrime attacks.

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/about-us/view-all-content/reports-and-statistics/joint-report-publicly-available-hacking-tools

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.

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/about-us/news/essential-eight-assessment-guidance-package

Essential Eight Assessment Guidance Package   News

Nov 23, 2022 - The Australian Signals Directorate has published updated guidance to help ensure consistent Essential Eight assessment across government and industry.

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/protect-yourself/staying-secure-online/connecting-others-online/secure-your-social-media

Secure your social media   Guidance

Jul 29, 2024 - Keep your social media secure by using these tips. Learn how to protect your accounts, privacy and information.

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/business-government/protecting-devices-systems/legacy-it-management/end-support-microsoft-windows-microsoft-windows-server

End of support for Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Windows server   Publication

Sep 4, 2025 - Support for Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Windows Server users following the expiration of the specified servicing timeline.

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/about-us/view-all-content/publications/bulletproof-hosting-providers

"Bulletproof" hosting providers   Publication

Jan 22, 2025 - Bulletproof hosting (BPH) providers lease cybercriminals a virtual and/or physical infrastructure from which to operate. BPH providers are a specific class of internet infrastructure service that enables malicious actors (including cybercriminals) to host illicit content and run operations on the internet.

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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/advisories/2020-002-critical-vulnerabilities-microsoft-windows-patch-urgently

2020-002: Critical Vulnerabilities for Microsoft Windows, Patch Urgently   Advisory

Jan 15, 2020 - If you or your organisation uses any of the affected products, the ACSC recommends that you apply the patches urgently.

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/threats/types-threats/identity-theft

Identity theft   Threat

Nov 14, 2024 - Learn about how identity theft can affect you and how to keep your personal information secure.

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/protect-yourself/securing-your-devices/how-protect-yourself-malware

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.

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/protect-yourself/staying-secure-online/shopping-and-banking-online/online-shopping/if-things-go-wrong

If things go wrong   Guidance

If you think you're a victim of a scam, there are steps you can take to protect yourself from further harm.

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/report-and-recover/how-we-help-during-a-cybersecurity-incident/limited-use

Limited Use    Guidance

Dec 3, 2024 - The limited use obligation for the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) has been legislated to add additional protections to the information organisations voluntarily provide to ASD, and to the information acquired or prepared by ASD with the consent of an organisation.

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/business-government/asds-cyber-security-frameworks/ism/cybersecurity-guidelines/guidelines-procurement-outsourcing

Guidelines for procurement and outsourcing   Advice

Sep 4, 2025 - This chapter of the Information security manual (ISM) provides guidance on procurement and outsourcing activities.

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/business-government/protecting-devices-systems/hardening-systems-applications/network-hardening/securing-edge-devices

Securing edge devices  

Feb 4, 2025 - Malicious actors often target internet-facing edge devices to gain unauthorised access to enterprise networks. Learn how to secure edge devices such as routers, firewalls and VPN concentrators.

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/business-government/protecting-devices-systems/remote-working-secure-mobility/remote-working/web-conferencing-security

Web conferencing security   Publication

Oct 6, 2021 - Web conferencing tools are essential for meeting with colleagues and clients online. This guide provides tips on how to choose a secure web conference provider, and what risks to be aware of.

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/learn-basics/view-resources/resources-library

Resources library  

Jun 18, 2025 - Resources for individuals, families and small businesses

/protect-yourself/staying-secure-online/cybersecurity-for-charities-and-not-for-profits

Cybersecurity for charities and not-for-profits   Guidance

Mar 12, 2024 - How to avoid common cyberthreats and protect your mission .

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/business-government/protecting-devices-systems/remote-working-secure-mobility/secure-mobility/travelling-with-mobile-devices

Travelling with mobile devices   Publication

Mar 26, 2024 - Learn how to keep mobile devices secure when travelling. This guidance provides advice from both an individual and organisational perspective.

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/resources-business-and-government/essential-cyber-security/protecting-your-business-and-employees/business-resources

Business resources  

Apr 11, 2023 - Protecting your business from cybercriminals is vital in keeping your people and systems secure. Learn how to protect your business from cyberthreats.

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/business-government/protecting-devices-systems/hardening-systems-applications/mobility-hardening/security-configuration-guide-samsung-galaxy-s10-s20-note-20-devices

Security configuration guide: Samsung Galaxy S10, S20 and Note 20 devices   Publication

Oct 6, 2021 - ASD has developed this guide to assist Australian’s to understand risks when deploying Samsung Galaxy and Samsung Note devices and the security requirements that need to be met to allow them to handle classified data.

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Guidelines for cryptography   Advice

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

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/business-government/asds-cyber-security-frameworks/ism/cybersecurity-guidelines/guidelines-cybersecurity-documentation

Guidelines for cybersecurity documentation   Advice

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

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