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AusCERT is the national Computer Emergency Response Team for Australia and a leading CERT in the Asia/Pacific region. As a trusted Australian contact within a worldwide network of computer security experts, we provide computer incident prevention, response and mitigation strategies for members, a national alerting service and an incident reporting scheme.


Latest Security Bulletins

AL-2008.0095 -- [Win] -- MS08-054 - Vulnerability in Windows Media Player Could Allow Remote Code Execution - This security update resolves a vulnerability in Windows Media Player that could allow remote code execution when a specially crafted audio file is streamed from a Windows Media server. (10/09/2008)

AL-2008.0091 -- [Win] -- Symantec Veritas Storage Foundation Scheduler Service NULL Session Authentication Bypass Vulnerability - Symantec Veritas Storage Foundation Scheduler Service NULL Session Authentication Bypass Vulnerability (15/08/2008)

AL-2008.0089 -- [Win] -- MS08-046 - Vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Image Color Management System Could Allow Remote Code Execution - Vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Image Color Management System Could Allow Remote Code Execution (13/08/2008)

AL-2008.0088 -- [Win] -- MS08-045 - Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer - Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (13/08/2008)

AL-2008.0087 -- [Win] -- MS08-044 - Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office Filters Could Allow Remote Code Execution - Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office Filters Could Allow Remote Code Execution (13/08/2008)

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Latest News

 denotes AusCERT member only content. Apple updates, more targeted phishing and another new team member. - Apple has continued on from last week pushing updates for OSX and the iPhone. (19/09/2008)

 denotes AusCERT member only content. Why Automatic Updates could be bad! - Hi all, For every Operating System or software package that has an automatic update feature, security professionals are recommending you to enable the feature. Yesterday... (18/09/2008)

 denotes AusCERT member only content. Major updates and an Aussie radiation scare? - Patches released from the major vendors and an email claiming nuclear contamination on Australian soil. (12/09/2008)

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Latest News

Submission to the e-security review - The Australian government is reviewing Australia's e-security arrangements and has called for submissions. (29/08/2008)

Compromised Account Details and Logging FAQ - An overview of how the logging process works and the answers to the most Frequently Asked Questions. (03/07/2008)

AusCERT Home Users Computer Security Survey - The AusCERT Home Computer Users Security Survey 2008 was prepared to assess the security posture of home Internet users, their level of security awareness and attitudes to Internet security. The survey aims to raise awareness of home Internet computer security issues. (15/05/2008)

Information Security Incident Management Training - AusCERT's new training course and schedule for 2008 has been released. During this course AusCERT will present Incident Response best practice, tips, tools and techniques gleaned from fifteen years experience of assisting members in handling information security incidents. An optional day of hands on classes will guide students through a the live forensics of a compromised Windows system. (12/05/2008)

Protecting your computer from malicious code - This paper provides practical advice for protecting the PC desk top environment from malicious code for home users, SMEs or organisations without dedicated IT staff. (07/03/2008)

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2006 Australian Computer Crime and Security Survey
The survey provides the most up to date and authoritative analysis of computer network attack and computer misuse trends in Australia for 2006. The survey aims to raise awareness of the complex nature of computer security issues, identify areas of concern and, where appropriate, to motivate organisations to take a more active role in protecting their systems.

Choosing good passwords
Choosing a good password is a trade off between something that is difficult to guess versus something that is easy to remember. This article provides some simple rules of thumb on choosing good passwords (and good password policies).

Report a computer security incident
We are interested in reports about deliberate acts which harm or are intended to harm computer systems or compromise data within those system or which are otherwise illegal, whether directed towards, or emanating from Australian systems.

Protecting your computer from malicious code
This paper provides practical advice for protecting the PC desk top environment from malicious code for home users, SMEs or organisations without dedicated IT staff.

AusCERT Membership
AusCERT member subscribers receive benefits not available to non-members.