The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC) has issued a warning about a new wave of phishing emails impersonating the agency.
Cybercriminals are sending emails from spoofed accounts using the ASD’s ACSC logo, with varying subjects and content. The emails often claim to be informing recipients about increased cyber threats and urge them to download “antivirus” software through a malicious link.
If clicked, the link can lead to the installation of malicious software on the victim’s computer. In other cases, recipients are falsely accused of having a compromised email address or IP address and are similarly pressured to download the fraudulent antivirus software.
The ASD’s ACSC emphasizes that it will never send emails asking recipients to download software or provide personal information. If you receive an email claiming to be from the ASD’s ACSC and are unsure of its legitimacy, contact the agency directly on 1300 CYBER1 (1300 292 371).