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/about-us/news/Cyber-Security-Awareness-Month-2023

Cyber Security Awareness Month 2023   News

Sep 25, 2023 - October is Cyber Security Awareness Month, a time for all Australians to improve their cyber security knowledge and take action to protect their information and devices.

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/about-us/news/asdsacsc-asks-have-you-been-hacked

The ASD's ACSC asks, ‘Have you been hacked?’   News

Aug 16, 2022 - The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC) has launched a new online tool to help people who may be a victim of a cyber attack – Have you been hacked?

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/new-asds-acsc-guidance-released-help-australians-avoid-risks-related-social-media-and-messaging-applications

New ASD’s ACSC guidance released to help Australians avoid risks related to social media and messaging applications   News

Jul 14, 2022 - The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC) has today released updated guidance to help all Australians better understand how social media and messaging apps can pose a risk to the security and privacy of individuals and organisations.

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/about-us/news/joint-guide-cybersecurity-best-practices-smart-cities

Joint guide for cybersecurity best practices for Smart Cities   News

Apr 20, 2023 - This guide provides three recommendations to help communities strengthen their cyber posture.

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/about-us/view-all-content/news-and-media/small-business-cyber-security/securing-customer-personal-data

Securing Customer Personal Data for Small to Medium Businesses   News

Nov 17, 2023 - As data breaches increasingly impact Australian businesses and their customers, it’s crucial for businesses to improve their data security practices and ensure their customers’ personal data is handled appropriately.

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/about-us/news/asdacsc-and-partners-alert-organisations-top-2021-malware-strains

ASD's ACSC and partners alert organisations to top 2021 malware strains   News

Aug 5, 2022 - The top types of malicious software – or malware – seen by the Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC) and international partners through 2021 have been detailed, along with advice on how to counter them.

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/about-us/news/national-cyber-security-exercises-australias-electricity-industry

National cyber security exercises for Australia’s electricity industry   News

Apr 30, 2020 - In November 2019, the Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC) coordinated a national cyber security exercise series in partnership with Australia’s electricity industry and government agencies.

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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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/about-us/news/be-ready-auda-domain-name-changes

Be Ready - auDA Domain Name Changes   News

Mar 23, 2022 - The new domain name category could leave your business or organisation open to fraudulent cyber activity, such as business email compromise.

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/about-us/view-all-content/news/new-advice-on-implementing-siem-soar-platforms-in-your-organisation

New advice on implementing SIEM/SOAR platforms in your organisation   News

May 27, 2025 - ASD has published a publication series about Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) and Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) platforms in collaboration with our international partners.

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/report-and-recover/recover-from/hacking

Report and recover from hacking   Guidance

Apr 11, 2023 - If someone has stolen your money or personal information, find out what to do and who to contact. We also provide advice on how to avoid scams in future.

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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/securing-your-devices/how-secure-your-devices/secure-your-microsoft-windows-device

Secure your Microsoft Windows device   Guidance

Nov 29, 2024 - Your Microsoft Windows device often holds your most important data. Use these simple steps to protect your device from cyber attacks.

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/protect-yourself/securing-your-devices/how-secure-your-devices/secure-your-apple-macos-device

Secure your Apple macOS device   Guidance

Nov 29, 2024 - Your Apple macOS device often holds your most important data. Use these simple steps to protect your device from cyber attacks.

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/business-government/small-business-cyber-security/securing-customer-personal-data

Securing customer personal data   Guidance

Jul 23, 2025 - This guide is focused specifically on the protection of customers’ personal data. Guidance on general cyber security for businesses can be found in the Small business cyber security guide and the Strategies to mitigate cyber security incidents published by ASD’s ACSC.

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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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/learn-basics/explore-basics/seniors/educational-pack

Educational pack for seniors   Guidance

Jun 23, 2023 - This educational pack provides engaging content to help seniors learn how to stay cyber secure. Practical steps and topics range from a basic to advanced level.

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/protect-yourself/easy-steps-secure-yourself-online

Easy steps to secure yourself online   Guidance

Apr 7, 2021 - Reduce the risk of being targeted by cybercriminals by following these easy steps.

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/business-government/small-business-cyber-security/small-business-hub/business-continuity-in-a-box

Business Continuity in a Box   Guidance

Aug 21, 2024 - Business Continuity in a Box assists organisations to swiftly and securely stand up critical business functions during or following a cyber security incident that has affected the availability or trust of existing systems.

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/protect-yourself/securing-your-devices/how-back-up-your-files-and-devices

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.

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