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Check your computer for infection by Simda malware: Alert Priority Moderate

16 April 2015

The United States Department of Homeland Security, Federal Bureau of Investigation and Interpol have warned that more than 770,000 computers worldwide have been infected with malware through the...

Automate updates to popular software to minimise risk to your devices

15 April 2015

Microsoft has released its April 2015 Security Bulletin featuring 11 updates to address vulnerabilities in its widely used Windows software. The issue of the bulletin follows Apple’s release last...

FBI warns of web defacements by hackers using ISIS name

21 May 2015

The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is warning that individuals claiming to be aligned with ISIS are using vulnerabilities in plug-ins for popular web software to deface...

Beware of resume emails bearing ransomware

31 March 2015

You are advised to be wary of unsolicited emails purporting to attach resumes from potential job candidates. Malicious individuals are using these emails to deliver the CryptoWall 3.0 ransomware...

Google Android installation vulnerability paves way for malware

27 March 2015

A vulnerability in Google’s Android operating system could enable an attacker to covertly replace a benign Android application with malware during the installation process. The vulnerability...

Be wary of scam emails promising ATO refunds: Alert Priority High

16 March 2015

Australians are reminded to be wary of scam emails that use the Australian Government and Australian Taxation Office logos to mislead the email recipient into thinking they are receiving a tax...

Apply March security updates to Microsoft and Apple products

11 March 2015

Microsoft has released its March 2015 security bulletin summary featuring updates to address vulnerabilities affecting several widely used products. These products include Windows, Internet...

Numerous software updates available as vulnerabilities reportedly climb sharply in 2014

21 May 2015

Home and business computer users are reminded to regularly apply security updates amid reports that United States of America authorities recorded an average of 19 new software vulnerabilities per...

Police shut down alleged identity theft operation. Here is how to minimise your personal risk

2 March 2015

You should be careful when placing personal details such as date of birth, address and phone contacts on any of your online profiles. This information may be harvested to steal your identity....

Lenovo lists computer models that may include third party software linked to vulnerability

25 February 2015

UPDATE: Lenovo has listed the model numbers of its computers that are likely to include pre-installed third-party software linked to a vulnerability. Attackers can potentially exploit this...

Update your master password if you use LastPass: Alert Priority High

17 June 2015

Users of LastPass password manager products are reminded to update their master password following a security breach at the organisation....

Updates available for your Google Chrome browser

23 June 2015

Google has released a new version of its Chrome browser to address multiple vulnerabilities that may allow an attacker to obtain personal information....

Updates available for your Adobe software

24 June 2015

Adobe has issued security updates to address a critical vulnerability in its Flash Player software that attackers are believed to be exploiting to take control of affected systems....

Updates available for your Apple products

1 July 2015

Apple has issued updates to address vulnerabilities in several of its widely used products. You are advised to review the Apple security bulletins for QuickTime, Safari, Mac EFI, OS X Yosemite and...

New vulnerability can enable attackers to render Android devices lifeless

3 August 2015

Security researchers claim a vulnerability in Android smartphones can be exploited by attackers to render the devices lifeless and effectively unusable. The researchers say the vulnerability exists...