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AusCERT is the premier Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) in Australia and a leading CERT in the Asia/Pacific region. AusCERT operates within a worldwide network of information security experts to provide computer incident prevention, response and mitigation strategies for members and assistance to affected parties in Australia.
AusCERT operates the Australian government funded Stay Smart Online Alert Service, which is a part of the broader Stay Smart Online government initiative.
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Week In Review - Keep patching those vulnerabilities. (05/02/2010)
Australia Day Week Strong on Patches - The next holiday is not until around April, so you should probably
find someone to update and patch the systems that have patches, and watch
out for people attacking your databases. (29/01/2010)
A Week Administrators Dread - Multiple zero days released, some even with public exploit code. (22/01/2010)
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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.
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).
AusCERT RSS feeds of Security Bulletins
This page discusses RSS bulletin feeds available from AusCERT and describes how to set them up.
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.
How to become an AusCERT Member
AusCERT is a not-for-profit organisation which relies on member subscriptions to cover its operating costs. By becoming an AusCERT member, your organisation will have access to timely, threat and vulnerability alerts and priority access to incident management services.
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