ACSC / Australian Cyber Security Centre stories
LOTL cyber attack technique growing in popularity
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malware
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cybersecurity
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government
"The topic of living off the land techniques is once again thrust into the spotlight as a way of evading detection."
Ransomware BianLian changes tactics, focusing on extortion
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
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darktrace
"If companies refuse to be blackmailed, it’s possible ransomware, and the criminal business model underpinning it, could become a thing of the past."
Australians want better cybersecurity: Palo Alto Networks
Tue, 27th Dec 2022
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cybersecurity
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palo alto networks
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cyber attacks
The latest research by Palo Alto Networks and Savanta indicates that most Australians need more confidence in Australia's cyber security capabilities.
How managed detection and response can bolster security in an increased threat landscape
Thu, 10th Nov 2022
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edr
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xdr
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trustwave
The digital operating environment has made doing business easier, yet this dependence has opened the floodgates for malicious cyberattacks.
How leaders can safeguard customer data against today's new threats
Wed, 9th Nov 2022
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ransomware
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data protection
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phishing
In 2021 alone, it is estimated that Australian businesses lost more than $33 billion, with an attack reported every eight minutes to the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC).
Making cyber security and data privacy a big issue for small businesses
Wed, 19th Oct 2022
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privacy
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telstra
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optus
Australia has been rocked in recent weeks by the news that two of our biggest, most recognised companies - Optus and Telstra - have fallen victim to a cyber attack.
CyberCX aims to help AU businesses achieve Essential 8 compliance
Thu, 13th Oct 2022
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managed services
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cx
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endpoint protection
The E8 are a set of priority mitigations recommended by the Australian Cyber Security Centre as the most effective controls against cyber threats.
Workday completes IRAP and gains FedRAMP authorisation
Mon, 18th Jul 2022
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bi
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big data
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payroll systems
Workday has completed the Information Security Registered Assessors Program (IRAP) assessment at the Protected level, allowing its customers to process data in compliance with IRAP guidelines.
Barracuda customises training to fit ACSC Essential Eight
Wed, 6th Jul 2022
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it training
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cybersecurity
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barracuda
Barracuda has announced that its Security Awareness Training now provides a customised training curriculum in line with the Australian Cyber Security Centre’s (ACSC) Essential Eight.
ACSC warns businesses to defend themselves against Russian cyber attacks
Wed, 2nd Mar 2022
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ransomware
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phishing
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malware
The Australian Cyber Security Centre has warned Australian businesses to urgently protect themselves against targeted Russian cybercriminal activity.
Vulnerabilities pose danger to SonicWall SMA 100 remote access appliances
Thu, 20th Jan 2022
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sonicwall
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security vulnerabilities
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acsc
SonicWall and Australia’s ACSC are urging all businesses using SonicWall SMA 100 Series appliances to patch the devices as soon as possible.
State-based cyber attack targeting Australian government and businesses
Fri, 19th Jun 2020
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malware
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cybersecurity
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australian government
Prime Minister Scott Morrison told media on Friday morning that a 'malicious' attack by a state-based cyber actor is underway in the country.
AWS awarded protected level certification by the ACSC
Thu, 24th Jan 2019
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cloud services
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hyperscale
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public cloud
“Cloud technology is in huge demand, and in line with that, the ACSC is also evolving its programs to continue lifting cybersecurity standards across the whole Australian economy."
ASD will not get more powers for mass surveillance on Australians
Mon, 30th Apr 2018
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australian government
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acsc
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australian signals directorate
Rumours suggesting that the Australian Signals Directorate may get more powers to spy on Australians are completely unfounded.
ACSC's chief welcomes Sydney's newest Security Operations Centre
Fri, 6th Apr 2018
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multi-cloud
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soc
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the missing link
Sydney’s North Shore is now home to one of the country’s newest Security Operations Centres (SOCs), which opened in Artarmon this morning.
Microsoft explores Australian CISOs' most common problems in cybersecurity
Tue, 6th Mar 2018
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microsoft
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phishing
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email security
Australia needs at least another 500 more cyber graduates to meet existing demand for cybersecurity as CISOs tackle the shortage.
Cisco ASA appliances at risk of denial of service exploit
Tue, 13th Feb 2018
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cisco
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exploits
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acsc
The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) has issued an official alert to those who use Cisco’s Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA).
ACSC Threat Report highlights real-world effects of cyber attacks
Mon, 16th Oct 2017
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ddos
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malware
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managed services
he organisation says that amongst all the usual security culprits, Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks have set new records.
ACSC confirms backdoor attacks on Aussie firms through Cisco switches & routers
Fri, 18th Aug 2017
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cisco
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router
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acsc
Hackers may be collecting configuration files from Cisco routers and switches used by a number of Australian organisations.
NotPetya ransomworm knows no boundaries - ANZ firms affected
Thu, 29th Jun 2017
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Ransomware knows no boundaries: That's the lesson coming from the NotPetya attack that, despite starting in Europe, has spread to ANZ.