Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) stories
Rockwell Automation brings SecureOT to industrial systems
Last month
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manufacturing
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digital transformation
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iot security
Rockwell Automation launches SecureOT to help Australian industry counter rising cyber attacks on critical operational technology.
Datadog flags rising DevSecOps risk from ageing code
Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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devops
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siem
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application security
Datadog warns 87% of organisations run software with exploitable flaws as ageing code, fast releases and automation amplify DevSecOps risk.
AI reshapes cyber threats as Safer Internet Day nears
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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firewalls
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ddos
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network security
AI-driven agents and rising network attacks are reshaping cyber risks, experts warn, as Safer Internet Day 2026 urges 'verified trust' online.
FIRST marks record growth in global cyber defence
Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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firewalls
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
Global cyber defence group FIRST reports record 2025 growth, topping 820 member teams and expanding technical, training and capacity work.
Hybrid identity security scores decline as vulnerabilities rise
Fri, 11th Jul 2025
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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okta
Security scores for hybrid identity systems drop to 61 in 2025, with mid-sized companies and government sectors facing the biggest vulnerability challenges.
Basic security controls could prevent most major data breaches
Sun, 8th Jun 2025
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malware
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data protection
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ransomware
Basic cyber security controls could prevent the majority of major data breaches, says analysis of UK and Australian data affecting tens of millions annually.
Fast Flux DNS tactics escalate cyber defence challenges
Tue, 8th Apr 2025
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ransomware
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
The rise of Fast Flux DNS has empowered cybercriminals to evade detection more effectively, presenting significant challenges for security agencies in Australia.
Cybersecurity warning issued over Iranian infrastructure threats
Thu, 24th Oct 2024
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mfa
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phishing
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email security
A coalition of global agencies warns of Iranian cyber threats targeting critical infrastructure, highlighting emerging tactics and unresolved vulnerabilities.
Global advisory issued on Iranian cyber threat tactics
Thu, 24th Oct 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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government
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nsa
A joint advisory from international agencies warns of Iranian cyber actors targeting critical infrastructure sectors using brute force tactics for credential compromise.
Report reveals reliance on memory-unsafe languages in OSS projects
Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
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cybersecurity
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software development
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fbi
A new cybersecurity report reveals that 52% of critical open-source projects rely on memory-unsafe programming languages, posing significant security risks.
Tenable Solutions passes IRAP assessment for optimal cyber security
Mon, 11th Dec 2023
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acsc
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critical infrastructure
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australian signals directorate
Tenable Solutions successfully passes a PROTECTED level IRAP assessment, reinforcing its commitment to top cyber security standards.
Rising cybersecurity threats prompt shift from traditional password methods
Mon, 27th Nov 2023
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mfa
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
Rising cybersecurity threats prompt a shift from traditional, vulnerable password methods to phishing-resistant authentication solutions.
Ransomware BianLian changes tactics, focusing on extortion
Thu, 25th May 2023
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ransomware
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ai security
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cybersecurity
BianLian ransomware group shifts focus to data extortion, targeting Australian and US companies and critical infrastructure, warns cybersecurity advisory.