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Summary of Tactics, Techniques and Procedures Used to Target Australian Networks   Advisory

May 20, 2020 - This advisory provides information on methods to detect many of the TTPs listed. Partners are strongly encouraged to review their environments for the presence of the exploited vulnerabilities and provided TTPs.

Patching applications and operating systems   Publication

Nov 27, 2023 - Applying patches to applications and operating systems is critical to keeping systems secure. Patching forms part of the Essential Eight from the Strategies to mitigate cybersecurity incidents.

Guidelines for information technology equipment   Advice

Dec 4, 2025 - This chapter of the Information security manual (ISM) provides guidance on information technology equipment.

BADBAZAAR and MOONSHINE: Spyware targeting Uyghur, Taiwanese and Tibetan groups and civil society actors   Advisory

Apr 9, 2025 - This advisory is jointly produced by government agencies from the UK, Australia, Canada, Germany, New Zealand, and the US and is supported by members of the NCSC’s Cyber League. Its purpose is to raise awareness about the growing threat that malicious cyber actors pose to individuals connected to topics including Taiwan, Tibet, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, democracy movements and the Falun Gong.

Planning for critical vulnerabilities: What the board of directors needs to know   Publication

Dec 14, 2023 - This publication provides information on why it is important that the board of directors is aware of and plan for critical vulnerabilities that have the potential to cause major cybersecurity incidents.

Cyber security for charities and not-for-profits   Guidance

Sep 30, 2025 - How to avoid common cyber threats and protect your mission .

Guidelines for secure AI system development   Publication

Nov 27, 2023 - This document recommends guidelines for providers of any systems that use artificial intelligence (AI), whether those systems have been created from scratch or built on top of tools and services provided by others. This document is aimed primarily at providers of AI systems who are using models hosted by an organisation, or are using external application programming interfaces (APIs).

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.

Implementing network segmentation and segregation   Publication

Oct 6, 2021 - Learn about practical strategies to make it harder for malicious actors to access sensitive data. This guidance is for those responsible for an organisation’s network architecture and design.

How to back up your files and devices   Guidance

Nov 12, 2024 - Important data such as your photos, documents and financial records can be lost in an instant, so back it up regularly before it's too late.

Understanding Ransomware Threat Actors: LockBit   Advisory

May 8, 2024 - The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD's ACSC) alongside international partners have released a joint advisory on the ransomware variant LockBit. It functions as an affiliate-based Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) model where affiliates are recruited to conduct ransomware attacks using LockBit ransomware tools and infrastructure.

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.

Report and recover from identity theft   Guidance

Nov 14, 2024 - Know where to make a report and get help if someone has stolen your personal or business identity.

Cyber security incident response planning: Practitioner guidance   Publication

Dec 12, 2024 - ASD defines a cyber security incident as an unwanted or unexpected cyber security event, or a series of such events, that has either compromised business operations or has a significant probability of compromising business operations.

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Nov 3, 2022 - Find the latest cyber security publications.

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.

Iranian cyber actors’ brute force and credential access activity compromises critical infrastructure   Advisory

Oct 17, 2024 - The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and the National Security Agency (NSA) are releasing this joint Cybersecurity Advisory to warn network defenders on Iranian cyber actors’ compromising, frequently using brute force attacks, organizations across multiple critical infrastructure sectors, including the healthcare and public health (HPH), government, information technology, engineering, and energy sectors. The actors likely aim to obtain credentials and information describing the victim’s network that can then be sold to enable access to cybercriminals.

Guidelines for procurement and outsourcing   Advice

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

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.

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.