ASD News

Today Australia has imposed targeted financial and travel sanctions on a cyber infrastructure entity – ZServers – and five of its Russian employees for their roles in providing infrastructure to host and disseminate data stolen from Medibank Private in 2022

On 29 November 2024, the Intelligence Services and Other Legislation Amendment (Cyber Security) Act 2024 became law.

ASD’s Cyber Threat Report 2023–24 provides an overview of the key cyber threats impacting Australia, how ASD’s ACSC is responding and cyber security advice for Australian individuals, organisations and government to protect themselves online.

On 9 October 2024, the Australian Government introduced the Intelligence Services and Other Legislation Amendment (Cyber Security) Bill 2024 into Parliament. The Bill amends the Intelligence Services Act 2001 to legislate a Limited Use obligation for the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD).

October is Cyber Security Awareness Month, a time for all Australians to talk about cyber security and take action to protect their devices and accounts.

The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) together with the Australian Women in Security Network (AWSN) are proud to announce that the Women in Security Mentoring Program has won the Diversity Award at the prestigious Australian Information Industry Association’s (AIIA) iAwards.

The Deputy Prime Minister, the Hon. Richard Marles MP officially opened ASD’s new Perth State Office.

The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC) has released a new joint advisory with international partners on the People’s Republic of China (PRC) Ministry of State Security (MSS) tradecraft in action.

While you’re getting prepared for the new financial year, it’s also a great time to check your business’ cyber health.

All Australians, business owners and organisations can access advice from the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) to help stay secure online.