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/about-us/view-all-content/news/information-stealers-are-on-the-rise-are-you-at-risk

Information stealers are on the rise, are you at risk?   News

Dec 8, 2025 - Make sure you know how to avoid information stealer malware and get tips for protecting your information.

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/about-us/news/microsofts-investment-in-australias-cyber-security

Microsoft's investment in Australia’s cyber security   News

Oct 24, 2023 - The Prime Minister has announced Microsoft’s $5 billion commitment to building Australia’s cyber defence.

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/view-all-content/news/new-guidance-to-help-fortify-australias-critical-infrastructure

New guidance to help fortify Australia’s critical infrastructure   News

Oct 13, 2025 - Australian CI is, and will continue to be, an attractive target for state-sponsored cyber actors. Read the CI Fortify publication to learn two actions CI operators can take to strengthen their resilience in preparation for instances of crisis or service disruption.

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/about-us/news/exercise-box-here

Exercise in a Box is here   News

Nov 17, 2022 - This service provides an all in one platform that your organisation can use to assess and improve its cyber security practices in your own time, in a safe environment, and as many times as you want.

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/about-us/news/safer-internet-day-2021

Safer Internet Day 2021   News

Feb 9, 2021 - Safer Internet Day on 9 February 2021 aims to raise awareness of emerging online issues and share strategies everyone can use for staying secure online.

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/about-us/news/asdacsc-participation-in-asia-pacific-computer-emergency-response-team-apcert-drill

ASD's ACSC participation in Asia Pacific Computer Emergency Response Team (APCERT) Drill   News

Aug 25, 2021 - The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC) has joined international partners in the annual Asia Pacific Computer Emergency Response Team (APCERT) Drill.

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/about-us/news/back-school-cyber-secure-devices

Back to school with cyber secure devices   News

Feb 4, 2022 - As children return to school, Australian parents are urged to make devices like mobile phones and laptop computers more cyber secure and to teach their children about cyber security, with 2022 set to be another year of hybrid learning for most families.

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/about-us/news/asdacsc-urges-victims-to-report-cybercrimes

ASD's ACSC urges victims to report cybercrimes   News

Jul 17, 2023 - The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD's ACSC) is urging all Australians to report cybercrimes immediately to ReportCyber amid the growing number of cybercrimes impacting Australians.

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/protect-yourself/staying-secure-online/protecting-your-family/protect-your-children-online

Protect your children online: A guide to cyber security for parents and carers   Guidance

May 2, 2024 - The steps in this guide can help you ensure that your children stay safe and secure online.

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/protect-yourself/securing-your-email/email-security/secure-your-email

Secure your email   Guidance

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

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/about-us/view-all-content/news/are-you-protected-against-fast-flux

Are you protected against ‘fast flux’?   News

Apr 4, 2025 - Bulletproof Hosting Providers are using ‘fast flux’ to cycle quickly through bots and DNS records to bypass detection by network defenders and law enforcement agencies.

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/about-us/view-all-content/news-and-media/introduction-legislative-change-limited-use-obligation

Introduction of legislative change for Limited Use obligation    News

Oct 31, 2024 - On 9 October 2024, the Australian Government introduced the Intelligence Services and Other Legislation Amendment (Cyber Security) Bill 2024 into Parliament. The Bill amends the Intelligence Services Act 2001 to legislate a Limited Use obligation for the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD).

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/about-us/view-all-content/news-and-media/november-2023-essential-eight-maturity-model-update

Essential Eight Maturity Model Update   News

Nov 27, 2023 - The Australian Signals Directorate has updated the Essential Eight Maturity Model (E8MM).

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/business-government/small-business-cyber-security/protecting-your-staff

Protecting your staff   Guidance

Apr 11, 2023 - An incident response plan can help organisations to respond to cyber security incidents while continuing to conduct business operations.

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/protect-yourself/staying-secure-online/connecting-others-online/security-tips-online-gaming

Security tips for online gaming   Guidance

Mar 1, 2024 - The world of online gaming is a popular target for scammers and cybercriminals. Gaming accounts can provide access to game licenses and linked payment methods making them highly valuable.

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/about-us/view-all-content/news-and-media/cyber-security-charities-and-not-for-profit-organisations

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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/about-us/news/cyber-safety-and-security-in-sport

Cyber Safety and Security in Sport   News

Jun 8, 2023 - Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC) is partnering with Sport Integrity Australia and the Office of the e-Safety Commissioner to deliver the Cyber Safety and Security in Sport course. The course is part of the ASD’s ACSC's commitment to work with industry and government to strengthen Australia’s cyber security posture.

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/about-us/view-all-content/news-and-media/australias-second-ever-cyber-sanction-imposed

Australia’s second ever cyber sanction imposed   News

May 8, 2024 - Today the Australian Government, along with our international partners, has imposed a targeted financial sanction and travel ban on Russian citizen Dmitriy Khoroshev, for his leadership role in the notorious LockBit ransomware group.

/business-government/detecting-responding-to-threats/event-logging/implementing-siem-and-soar-platforms

Implementing SIEM and SOAR platforms   Guidance

May 27, 2025 - SIEM and SOAR platforms can greatly benefit your organisation by collecting, centralising, and analysing important data, detecting cyber security events and incidents and prompting timely intervention.

Organisations & Critical Infrastructure
Government
/protect-yourself/staying-secure-online/protecting-your-family/protect-yourself-online

Protect yourself online: A guide to cyber security for young people   Guidance

May 2, 2024 - The steps in this guide can help you navigate the online world with confidence.

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