Australian Cyber Security Centre
Assistant Minister for Defence, the Hon Andrew Hastie MP, said just as we shouldn’t leave our doors and windows open at home, we shouldn’t leave our devices with outdated software and apps.
Read Assistant Minister Hastie’s full statement about the importance of updating devices and software here.
Easy-to-follow advice on how to update common software on Microsoft, Apple and Android devices is available at www.cyber.gov.au/updates.
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Department of Defence
Australian organisations need to take further action and follow updated advice from the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) and Microsoft to patch vulnerable Microsoft Exchange systems.
Assistant Minister for Defence, the Hon Andrew Hastie MP, said it is critical that newly identified vulnerabilities are addressed to avoid having Microsoft Exchange email software systems compromised by adversaries.
“Patches previously released by Microsoft in March 2021 do not remediate these new vulnerabilities, and organisations must urgently apply new updates to prevent potential compromise,” Minister Hastie said.
“This is a critically important task for Australian businesses and organisations.
“The ACSC has identified extensive targeting and compromises of Australian organisations with vulnerable Microsoft Exchange deployments.
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Department of Defence
The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) has today released updated advice on cyber.gov.au detailing the cyber security threat to Australian businesses and organisations who are yet to patch vulnerable versions of Microsoft Exchange.
Assistant Minister for Defence, the Hon Andrew Hastie MP, said Australian businesses and organisations that use Microsoft Exchange should urgently patch their vulnerable versions of Microsoft Exchange, and protect themselves from potential compromise.
“Our first priority is to keep Australians safe, including when online, and it is vital that Australian small businesses and organisations take the necessary steps to protect themselves from this vulnerability,” Assistant Minister Hastie said.