25 September 2017 Multifaceted email ransomware campaign currently underway A new campaign is using multiple methods to try and trick you into downloading ransomware onto your computer.
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31 August 2017 12.5 million Australian email accounts leaked online The email addresses of 711 million people have been published online, and include those of 12.5 million Australians. The
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23 August 2017 New guidelines for creating strong passwords The US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has issued new guidelines for password security that turn accepted wisdom about creating
More infoIncrease in online credit card fraud: Alert Priority high
3 August 2017 Increase in online credit card fraud: Alert Priority high Online credit card fraud increased significantly in 2016 with criminals netting $417.6 million, up from $363 million in 2015.
More infoApple releases security updates: Alert Priority High
20 July 2017 Apple releases security updates for multiple products. Apple released security updates to address vulnerabilities in a number of their products including Apple TV, iTunes, iCloud, Safari, macOS,
More infoNew wave of Telstra technical support scams: Alert Priority High
26 June 2017 New wave of Telstra technical support scams: Alert Priority High We have received reports of a new wave of technical support scams impersonating Telstra. These scams may
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More infoAustralians need to apply latest updates to protect from WanaCry ransomware: Alert Priority High
22 June 2017 Australians need to apply latest updates to protect from WanaCry ransomware: Alert Priority High Stay Smart Online is urging Australian businesses and individuals to apply the latest
More infoNew ransomware-as-a-service targets Mac users: Alert Priority Moderate
View online 19 May 2017 New ransomware-as-a-service targets Mac users: Alert Priority Moderate Researchers at security firm Fortinet have reported discovering a portal that offers to create ransomware-as-a-service to target Mac users.
More infoInstall Windows Updates now to avoid being exploited: Alert Priority High
View online 14 June 2017 Install Windows Updates now to avoid being exploited Microsoft today released a monthly collection of security updates that address vulnerabilities in Windows, Office, Silverlight,
More infoBeware of new malware targeting Microsoft Windows vulnerability
View online 19 May 2017 Beware of new malware targeting Microsoft Windows vulnerability: Alert Priority High The Australian Government is aware of reports of malicious software (malware) that aims to exploit the
More infoBeware ransomware. Keep safe by applying software updates and backing up offline and offsite regularly
View online 14 May 2017 Beware ransomware. Keep safe by applying software updates and backing up offline and offsite regularly: Alert Priority High A ransomware campaign has impacted a number of
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