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Australian Cyber Security Centre
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Working to protect Australians from cybercrime. Report incidents at cyber.gov.au or 📞 1300 CYBER 1
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Location: Australia, Canberra
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| Date | Title | Description |
| 29.04.2025 | Australian investors lose AUD $945 million to cyber scams | - |
| 28.04.2025 | AI’s impact on cybersecurity for the Australian federal election | - |
| 16.04.2025 | Australian councils urged to adopt managed security services | - |
| 16.04.2025 | Fraud against Australian businesses on the rise, report finds | - |
| 11.03.2025 | Australian IT leaders urge stronger government cyber action | - |
| 04.03.2025 | Cyber Security Awareness and Human Risk Management Leader SoSafe Launches in Australia | By leveraging behavioural science and learning psychology, SoSafe effectively trains users on cybersecurity, with the ultimate goal of strengthening self-defence in a digital and connected world. SoSafe was founded in 2018 and it has quickl... |
| 12.02.2025 | New UK Sanctions Target Russian Cyber-crime Network | The UK is issuing a series of fresh sections against key players in the Russian cyber-crime supply chain. The new sanctions target ZSERVERS and six of its members, as well as its UK front company, XHOST Internet Solutions LP. ZSERVERS provi... |
| 04.02.2025 | Australian businesses urged to join data security framework | - |
| 16.01.2025 | The Quantum Leap: Preparing Java for a Post-Quantum Future | In the world of technology, change is the only constant. As we stand on the brink of a quantum revolution, the realm of cryptography is poised for a seismic shift. The upcoming Java 24, set to launch in March 2025, introduces two pivotal en... |
| 15.01.2025 | Постквантовая криптография в Java | Команда Spring АйО перевела статью про новые возможности грядущей версии Java 24, в которой появятся два JEP — 496 и 497, посвященные алгоритмам, устойчивым к квантовым атакам. Эти технологии базируются на решеточной криптографии и помогут ... |
| 14.01.2025 | Australian Government Agencies Failing to Keep Up With Cyber Security Change | More Australian government agencies failed to meet the required levels of cyber security maturity in 2024 than in 2023, according to an assessment by the Australian Signals Directorate. The ASD reported that only 15% of entities achieved Ma... |
| 26.12.2024 | Cyber threats cost Australian businesses AUD $300 million | A significant number of Australian small businesses are not adequately investing in critical coverage and risk management strategies, according to a recent report by Localsearch. The Localsearch State of Small Business Report 2024 highlight... |
| 17.12.2024 | Elastic Security's top three cybersecurity predictions for 2025 | AI's expanding role in cybersecurity: From streamlining threat hunting to response automation, AI will play a pivotal role in cybersecurity and driving organisational efficiencies. Equally, threat actors have harnessed AI to their advantage... |
| 13.12.2024 | Australian IT Pros Urged to Guard Against Chinese Cybersecurity Threats | The Australian Signals Directorate and the Australian Cyber Security Centre have joined cybersecurity institutions from the U.S., Canada, and New Zealand in warning local technology professionals to beware of threat actors affiliated with C... |
| 10.12.2024 | Businesses must embrace forward-thinking cybersecurity solutions in 2025 | As 2024 draws to a close, it's clear that the ever-evolving cybersecurity space is set to experience transformative shifts in the coming year. Changes in the threat landscape will continue, as will advances in the tools and techniques secur... |
| 20.11.2024 | Australia sees rise in cyber threats & financial losses | The Australian Cyber Security Centre's annual report indicates a rise in cyber security threats in Australia, bringing attention to state-sponsored actors and increased financial losses for businesses. The report reveals over 1,100 cyber se... |
| 08.11.2024 | The Cybersecurity Conundrum: Small Businesses at Risk | In the digital age, small businesses are the backbone of the economy. They are the corner stores, the family-run cafes, and the local service providers. Yet, lurking in the shadows is a threat that could cripple these enterprises overnight:... |
| 05.11.2024 | Australian shoppers brace for record Black Friday sales | Australian shoppers are preparing for what is predicted to be a record-breaking Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping season, while cybersecurity concerns surrounding online scams loom large. Consumers are expected to spend over AUD $69.7 ... |
| 05.11.2024 | Julie Collins: No shame in seeking cyber support | Minister for Small Business Julie Collins during Question Time in the House of Representatives at Parliament House in Canberra, Wednesday, March 29, 2023. Source: AAP Image/Mick Tsikas article-article-body Could your small business afford t... |
| 04.11.2024 | Cybersecurity: The New Frontier of Risk Management | In the digital age, cybersecurity is not just a technical issue; it’s a matter of survival. As businesses and governments embrace digital transformation, they find themselves navigating a treacherous landscape filled with cyber threats. The... |
| 04.11.2024 | Navigating the evolving landscape of cyber risk management | Cyber risk management has become a critical focus for businesses and government entities in today's rapidly digitising world. As organisations embrace digital transformation, they must navigate complex cyber threats and leverage key technol... |
| 24.10.2024 | New cyber security legislative package: How will it impact organisations? | Following on from its privacy and AI reforms last month, the Commonwealth government has released another package of proposed legislation to tackle cyber security issues. The bills include the Cyber Security Bill 2024 (the Bill) and amendme... |
| 17.10.2024 | How to unlock efficiency dividends in digitally-minded Australian organisations | Efficiency has come into stark focus this year. At a time when many organisations are being asked to do more with less (or to do more with the same amount of resourcing), there is pressure across both frontline delivery and back-office enab... |
| 07.10.2024 | Why Australian small businesses are investing in cybersecurity training | Source: Adobe Stock. article-article-body Australian businesses are taking cybersecurity risks seriously, with 84% of businesses saying they feel prepared for a cyber attack according to MYOB’s recent market survey data. And this preparatio... |
| 24.09.2024 | 2024 Exposed: The Alarming State of Australian Data Breaches | The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner’s latest Notifiable Data Breaches Report revealed a rapid rise nationwide in notifiable data breaches in the first six months of 2024 — a 9% increase when compared with the final six mon... |
| 19.09.2024 | Top Cybersecurity Courses Online You Should Take in 2024 in Australia | Share Tweet Share Share Email As we continue to advance in the digital age, the importance of cybersecurity cannot be overstated. In 2024, safeguarding digital assets has become a top priority for both individuals and organizations. The fre... |
| 13.09.2024 | Ziperase Achieves Common Criteria Certification | Leading data erasure provider Ziperase achieves EAL2 certification, validating its security standards across 25+ countries and expanding market reach. SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, September 13, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Ziperase, a leading provider ... |
| 02.09.2024 | Passkey Adoption Is Accelerating in APAC — Except for Australia | Passkeys offer a phishing-resistant mode of authentication. Backed by tech giants Microsoft, Apple, and Google, passkeys leverage encrypted credentials stored on a digital or hardware device to replace passwords and weaker multi-factor auth... |
| 30.08.2024 | CSCAU updates cyber security standard for SMBs to fight threats | Cyber Security Certification Australia (CSCAU) has announced the release of the first update to its dynamic cyber security certification standard, SMB1001:2025. The standard, initially introduced in 2023, has been specifically designed for ... |
| 27.08.2024 | Inspiring women in cybersecurity through creativity and inclusivity | Given cyber-security has become such a high stakes affair for governments and businesses globally, how can the sector expand its workforce and attract the best and brightest women? It starts with inspiring the next generation. Forget old sc... |
| 22.08.2024 | Cyber Security and IT Leadership: A Growing Threat to Australia’s Renewable Energy Efforts | Australia is on a mission to become a more energy-efficient nation. The Australian Renewable Energy Agency recently announced a $100 million initiative to explore and expand solar energy capabilities. Further investments in energy storage, ... |
| 13.08.2024 | Boxing star Danny Green fronts new Cyber Wardens, Cyber Security campaign | Fitness franchise owner urges small businesses to raise digital guards World boxing champion Danny Green is on a mission to help small businesses knockout cyber criminals in a new Cyber Wardens campaign. As online attacks surge, the former ... |
| 11.08.2024 | Optus teams with Devo for new managed threat monitoring service | Optus has announced the launch of a new Managed Threat Monitoring Service for enterprise and mid-market customers in partnership with Devo Technology. This service aims to enhance the security posture of organisations through the use of rea... |
| 09.08.2024 | Cybersecurity and Social Responsibility: A Dual Approach to Modern Challenges | In today’s digital landscape, threats loom large. Cybercrime is a relentless beast, prowling the internet for unsuspecting victims. Phishing attacks and fraudulent websites are the sharp teeth of this beast, ready to bite into personal and ... |
| 09.08.2024 | Cybersecurity and Currency: Australia’s Dual Battle Against Fraud and Fees | In the digital age, Australia faces two pressing challenges: cybercrime and costly international money transfers. Both issues threaten the stability of small businesses and the security of personal data. As cybercriminals grow bolder, phish... |
| 09.08.2024 | How striking back against phishing and fraudulent websites can help make Australia cyber-secure | Source: Adobe Stock. article-article-body Identity and credential theft and misuse are the most common methods used by cybercriminals to breach business and government systems, steal data and cause disruption. As Australia fights back again... |
| 05.08.2024 | Is Australia’s Public Sector Ready for a Major Cyber Security Incident? | Recent investigations into the cyber security preparedness of Australian Federal Government agencies have found gaps in the public sector’s readiness for cyber security attacks or major data breaches, contributing to a focus in 2024 on impr... |
| 18.07.2024 | Armis achieves Australian IRAP Protected level certification | Armis, the asset intelligence cybersecurity company, has announced its completion of an Australian Information Security Registered Assessors Program (IRAP) assessment, achieving the Protected classification level. This step follows Armis' r... |
| 09.07.2024 | Australia Says China-Backed Hackers Are Breaching Government Networks | By Jace Dela Cruz Published Jul 9, 2024 7:43AM EDT Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share on Reddit Share on Flipboard Share on Pocket Australia has accused a China-backed hacker group of breaching government networks in... |
| 25.06.2024 | Doctors urged to tackle rising cyber threats in healthcare | Medical clinics are being urged to protect their operations from escalating online threats, with some doctors expressing such serious concerns about cyber attacks that they would opt to revert to paper records. With the health sector facing... |
| 18.06.2024 | The challenges in maintaining effective cybersecurity | An expected rapid increase in ransomware attacks and the exploitation of zero-day vulnerabilities by cybercriminals is likely to make 2024 the most challenging year yet for IT security teams. Around the world, organisations of all sizes are... |
| 10.06.2024 | Australia's biggest bank and telecom unite to protect small businesses | Australia’s biggest bank and telecommunications company have joined forces with the Council of Small Business Organisations Australia (COSBOA) to help protect small businesses from cyber threats and scams which cost the economy an estimated... |
| 04.06.2024 | Mysterious corporate breaches could link to Snowflake cloud accounts | figcaption>span]:font-sans"> Cloud computing company Snowflake warned its customers over the weekend that hackers appear to be targeting accounts that don't use multifactor authentication (MFA). Why it matters: The warning is the... |
| 21.05.2024 | MediSecure data breach: Why hackers target health data | Source: Adobe Stock. article-article-body The latest large-scale ransomware attack on a health technology provider, electronic prescription company MediSecure, was revealed last week. MediSecure announced it had suffered a “cybersecurity in... |
| 17.05.2024 | Десериализация VIEWSTATE: команда Solar 4RAYS изучила кибератаку азиатской группировки с «недозакрытой уязвимостью» | В 2023 году мы запустили блог центра исследования киберугроз Solar 4RAYS, где делимся аналитикой об актуальных угрозах, результатами расследований инцидентов, полезными инструментами для реагирования на кибератаки и другими практическими ма... |
| 13.05.2024 | Report: Organisations Have Endpoint Security Tools But Are Still Falling Short on the Basics | Most IT and security teams would agree that ensuring endpoint security and network access security applications are running in compliance with security policies on managed PCs should be a basic task. Even more basic would be ensuring these ... |
| 29.04.2024 | Australians lose $2.74 billion to scams, social media fraud up 17% | Source: Adobe Stock article-article-body Australians’ annual losses to scams have fallen for the first time in seven years as the government steps up its campaign to stop people being fleeced. The insight comes in the annual Targeting Scams... |
| 18.04.2024 | NAB and CrowdStrike partner to strengthen cybersecurity for Aussie small businesses | Source: Unsplash/ Dan Nelson article-article-body With one cybercrime reported every six minutes in Australia, cybersecurity has been declared an urgent national problem by the Australian government, as the country’s small and medium busine... |
| 22.02.2024 | Tenable: Cyber Security Pros Should Worry About State-Sponsored Cyber Attacks | State-sponsored cyber intrusions have become an increasing concern to both Australian governments and organisations. Defence Minister Richard Marles warned just last year that the country was seeing a greater interest from state actors in c... |
| 21.02.2024 | Should IT and Security Teams Play a Role in Crisis Communications? | Outages and cyber incidents can have a direct impact on a company’s brand, share price and jobs, according to Louise Roberts, managing director at Sphere Public Relations in Australia. She also noted they can cost an “extraordinary” amount ... |
| 28.11.2023 | Australian SMBs Feel the Cyber Security Heat: Here’s What IT Pros Can Do to Help | The internet is a difficult space for Australian small and midsize businesses at the moment. Not only does the rate of innovation challenge them to adopt disruptive new technologies with minimal resources, but they also have to contend with... |
| 26.10.2023 | Everything You Need to Know About Microsoft’s New $5 Billion Investment in Australia | Fast-growing demand for cloud computing services across Australia has seen Microsoft announce the injection of AU $5 billion (US $3.2 billion) into the market, in a move it says will support Australia’s ability to seize the economic and pro... |
| 23.10.2023 | A PayID scam is all over Facebook Marketplace and Gumtree. Here’s how to avoid it | Source: Adobe Stock article-article-body You’ve done it. You’ve finally bought that new sofa you wanted so much. The old one is still perfectly good to sit on, so you jump online to try and get a little bit of cash for it. Every day, thousa... |
| 11.10.2023 | F5 Warns Australian IT of Social Engineering Risk Escalation Due to Generative AI | Experts from security firm F5 have argued that cyber criminals are unlikely to send new armies of generative AI-driven bots into battle with enterprise security defences in the near future because proven social engineering attack methods wi... |
| 25.08.2023 | Network efficiencies: Unlocking the power of Managed Network Services | By Andrew Robson Software Defined Networks Lead Interactive Fri, 25th Aug 2023 # Network Management # Network Security # SD-WAN # Interactive # Managed network # MPLS Connectivity is critical to success for businesses operating in today’s d... |
| 04.07.2023 | Gov targets uplift in Essential Eight maturity assessment skills | The government is setting up a three-day course through TAFEcyber that is intended to produce people skilled in assessing how well their organisation has implemented Essential Eight security controls. The face-to-face course “will teach par... |
| 26.06.2023 | Australia appoints first cyber security coordinator | A four month search for the boss of a new office responsible for synchronising multiple Commonwealth agencies' responses and protections against cyber incidents has landed on the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF)'s Air Commander Australia D... |
| 19.06.2023 | Regis Aged Care upgrades endpoint security | Regis Aged Care has implemented Tanium’s endpoint management platform as a patch management solution. The Regis Healthcare subsidiary has made new cyber investments every year since it was one of several Maze ransomware victims in 2020; dat... |
| 14.06.2023 | Three Cybersecurity Lessons That Business Can Learn From Local Government | By: Christos Makridis |
| 12.05.2023 | What is Russia’s Snake malware, and why is it so dangerous? | Like most people, I check my e-mails in the morning, wading through a combination of work requests, spam and news alerts peppering my inbox. But yesterday brought something different and deeply disturbing. I noticed an alert from the Americ... |
| 16.03.2023 | Federal agency hacked by 2 groups thanks to flaw that went unpatched for 4 years | Enlarge Getty Images reader comments 35 with Share this story Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Reddit Multiple threat actors—one working on behalf of a nation-state—gained access to the network of a US federal agency by exploitin... |
| 13.03.2023 | Shibumi Successfully Completes Australian IRAP Assessment | "The IRAP Assessment will help give local, state, and federal government agencies and organizations the reassurance they need to feel comfortable leveraging the Shibumi platform to support the government’s most critical programs of wor... |
| 21.12.2022 | The logistics challenges to watch out for in 2023 | While the transport and logistics industries are expected to grow to approximately $171.9bn by 2023, Richard Thame, CEO of parcel delivery company Couriers Please says that, despite promising success and growth, external issues including in... |
| 05.12.2022 | ISM updated to mandate web API protection | Recent data breaches have put a spotlight on web API vulnerabilities, and in what may not be a coincidence, the Australian Cyber Security Centre has added them to its influential Information Security Manual. The latest edition of the ISM, p... |
| 18.11.2022 | ASD issues urgent cyber self-hygiene check to small businesses | ASD director-general Rachel Noble. (AAP Image/Bianca De Marchi) The Australian Signals Directorate has issued an urgent cyber self-hygiene check to local small businesses on the back of recent attacks on major corporates to take stock of th... |
| 10.11.2022 | Small businesses lost over $6.6 million to scammers; ACCC warns of worse to come | The ACCC is urging all small businesses to protect their information when using digital and online tools as false billing and phishing scams increase. The ACCC revealed that between January and September 2022, Scamwatch received more than 1... |
| 04.11.2022 | ACSC says more bugs are emerging and exploits arrive faster | Security professionals are plagued by a ballooning number of vulnerabilities and a shrinking patch window, according to the Australian Cyber Security Centre’s (ACSC) annual threat report. In 2021-2022, more than 24,000 CVEs - common vulnera... |
| 04.11.2022 | Crypto crackdowns, investment scams and greenwashing targets at ASIC’s Annual Forum | Australian Securities and Investments Commission ASIC Chair Joe Longo. (AAP Image/Mick Tsikas) The Australian Securities and Investments Commission revealed its priorities for the next year at its Annual Forum in Sydney this week, with susp... |
| 17.10.2022 | COSBOA is launching a free cybersecurity course for small businesses, funded by Telstra and CBA | The Council of Small Business Organisations Australia (COSBOA), Telstra and the Commonwealth Bank have joined forces to launch a new program called Cyber Wardens. It aims to educate and and provide tools to small Australian businesses to he... |
| 17.10.2022 | CBA, Telstra and COSBOA launch cyber warden program | The Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Telstra, and the Council of Small Business Organisation of Australia (COSBOA) has launched an initiative offering cyber certifications to small businesses. The COSBOA Cyber Wardens program is offering fre... |
| 17.10.2022 | New Cyber Warden program will help defend businesses from cyber threats | Staying safe online just got a bit easier thanks to Cyber Warden – a new collaboration between the Council of Small Business Organisations of Australia (COSBOA), Commonwealth Bank (CBA) and Telstra. With cyber scams costing the economy an e... |
| 10.10.2022 | Are you taking the right steps to protect against a cyber attack? | Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, is urging all businesses to stay secure online and protect themselves from a cyber attack. The recent cyber attack against Optus is a terrible reminder that companies... |
| 28.09.2022 | ASD adopts OSCAL format for Information Security Manual | When the ASD published the latest edition of its Information Security Manual, there was a largely-unheralded first: the ISM was published in machine-readable format. The September 15 update to the ISM marked the first time the document has ... |
| 28.09.2022 | Warning to Aussie small business after Optus cyber breach | As the ramifications of the 22 September Optus cyber breach continue to unfold, Australian small businesses are being urged to boost their cybersecurity to mitigate the risk of hackers accessing their systems and information. Australian sma... |
| 27.09.2022 | Optus hack victims charged for passport and licence number changes | Source: Bianca De Marchi / AAP Image Customers impacted by the Optus hack will have to pay if they want to change their passport. And when it comes to drivers licences, details are murky and vary from state-to-state. The Optus hack resulted... |
| 26.09.2022 | Gov flags new rules after Optus hack | The government is preparing new data breach notification rules in the wake of the Optus hack. A policy drafting process is understood to be underway. If adopted, it would mean companies involved in a breach of customer data have to pass on ... |
| 20.09.2022 | ACSC asks IT buyers to check authenticity of purchases | The Australian Cyber Security Centre has inserted new controls into the information security manual (ISM) that demand checks on the “integrity” and “authenticity” of IT purchases, months after US agencies were found to have bought and insta... |
| 31.08.2022 | Chinese state hackers targeted Australian federal and local gov | Threat actors believed to be sponsored by China are said to be behind espionage campaigns around the world, with Australian local and federal government agencies among the targets. The Australian Navy is believed to have been one of the tar... |
| 23.08.2022 | The countdown is on – is your business .au ready? | Australian domain names are getting a shake-up with the launch of the new, shorter .au domain name extension, writes Tamara Oppen, Managing Director at GoDaddy Australia. Local businesses are being urged to make sure they are .au ready. For... |
| 11.08.2022 | Take action now to secure your .au and protect your online identity | There’s limited time left to secure priority access to the new .au domain names and Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, is urging small business to act now to protect your internet identity. If you own ... |
| 05.08.2022 | ACSC and CISA detail top malware of 2021 | The Australian Cyber Security Centre and the United States Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency have issued a joint advisory on the top eleven malware strains they observed last year, noting that several have been used by crimin... |
| 29.06.2022 | Routing security falling short in Australian, New Zealand networks | Network owners in Australia and New Zealand need to do more to secure their routing infrastructure, according to a study published by the Mutually Agreed Norms for Routing Stability (MANRS) organisation. Study co-author Terry Sweetser, writ... |
| 15.06.2022 | CSIRO offering free R&D cyber security training for SMEs | Source: Unsplash/Freestocks. The CSIRO is offering 10 weeks of free research and development training for SME staff who are responsible for providing new cybersecurity solutions. The ‘Innovate to Grow: Cyber Security’ training will start on... |
| 06.06.2022 | Why Clare O’Neil’s job as Minister for Cyber Security will be so important for Australia | Clare O'Neil (front) and other new Labor cabinet members. Source: Lukas Coch/AAP. On Tuesday, Australia’s new Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced his government’s first full ministry, with Victorian member Clare O’Neil appointed Minis... |
| 11.05.2022 | Government agencies warn of increase in cyberattacks targeting MSPs | We are excited to bring Transform 2022 back in-person July 19 and virtually July 20 - 28. Join AI and data leaders for insightful talks and exciting networking opportunities. Register today! Today, multiple government agencies worldwide inc... |
| 12.04.2022 | Mandatory cyber security incident reporting now in force | Home Affairs minister Karen Andrews has published the implementation of Australia's critical infrastructure legislation, which makes reporting of information security events mandatory for several industry sectors. Under the Security of Crit... |
| 07.04.2022 | FBI Cyclops Blink operation disinfected thousands of WatchGuard appliances | The FBI has revealed a global action designed to disrupt the Cyclops Blink botnet. According to remarks by FBI director Richard Wray to a press conference, the FBI’s work focused on taking control of WatchGuard Firebox firewalls away from t... |
| 05.04.2022 | Zomentum Adds NIST, GDPR, UK, Australian Cybersecurity Assessments to Sales Acceleration Application | Zomentum Adds NIST, GDPR, UK, Australian Cybersecurity Assessments to Sales Acceleration Application "We’ve integrated standards-based assessment templates within the (Zomentum) platform that technology partners can use to generate new... |
| 16.03.2022 | GROK ACADEMY LAUNCHES 'CYBER LIVE' FOR SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH A SIMULATED 'MASS INFRASTRUCTURE ATTACK' ON AUSTRALIAN TARGETS | Government and industry partners collaborate to deliver advanced cyber security skills to school and tertiary students Over 10,000 students from around the country race to liberate a naval vessel and captain from a simulated cyber attack #C... |
| 25.02.2022 | Risk of Russian cyber attack for Australian businesses ‘high’ | Morrison warned insurance companies there would be oversight on their dealings with policyholders. Source: AAP Australia’s top cyber security agency is warning domestic businesses and organisations to up the ante in monitoring for cyber att... |
| 14.02.2022 | Australia joins forces with US and UK to fight ransomware cybercrime | Source: Unsplash/Clint Patterson The Australian Cyber Security Centre and its US and UK counterparts have joined forces to call out rising ransomware attacks and advise organisations on how to stay ahead of them. The ACSC annual cyber threa... |
| 21.12.2021 | REA : responds to Apache Log4J vulnerability | On 10 December, a security vulnerability in a widely used open-source software library, Apache Log4j, was made public. The vulnerability, renamed to Log4Shell, can lead to remote code execution without authentication. As far as vulnerabilit... |
| 12.11.2021 | Australia's Ransomware Action Plan a major step forward for cybercrime prevention | By Forcepoint Fri, 12th Nov 2021 # Cybersecurity # DLP # Malware # Ransomware # Australian Government # Forcepoint FYI, this story is more than a year old Ransomware has been at the centre of almost every cybersecurity conversation in the p... |
| 13.10.2021 | Aussie businesses are unprepared for cyber attack according to new research by GoDaddy | One in five Australian businesses have already experienced a cyber attack according to research by GoDaddy and the majority of business owners are unprepared for cyber security threats. GoDaddy’s research found two-thirds of small businesse... |
| 22.09.2021 | Fallen victim to delivery and post office text scams? Here’s what you can do about it | Source: Unsplash/Priscilla du Preez. For most people, the ping of an incoming SMS will induce some level of excitement — or mild intrigue at least. But with SMS scams on the rise, many may now be meeting this same sound with trepidation. Ac... |
| 15.09.2021 | Cyber security incidents now having 'substantial' impact more often: ACSC | The Australian Cyber Security Centre responded to more than 1600 cyber security incidents over the past financial year, with the federal, state and local government sectors accounting for more than one-third. The latest annual cyber threat ... |
| 02.09.2021 | ACSC alerts on critical Atlassian Confluence bug | The Australian government's cyber security centre has issued a high status alert to warn users of Atlassian's Confluence that the corporate wiki software contains a serious vulnerability that allows attackers to execute code remotely, with ... |
| 31.08.2021 | Mimecast : A Guide to Evolving Ransomware Types | Ransomware attacks are on the rise, and the types of ransomware are changing all the time. We break down the threat to help protect your business. Key Points: Ransomware has become one of the most prevalent and damaging cybersecurity threat... |
| 30.07.2021 | Inoculate Your Business From The Next Cyber Virus | As cybersecurity threats mutate, organizations must invest in new ways to protect themselves. |
| 15.07.2021 | ACSC reinstates level zero maturity rating in Essential Eight | The Australian Cyber Security Centre has reinstated the ‘maturity level zero’ rating in the Essential Eight cyber security controls, as the federal government prepares to make the model mandatory. The change is one of several made by the AC... |
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