Alerts

SSO-AL2012-004 - Fraudulent PDF software and Google Earth tools
A number of fradulent emails have been circulating recently advertising alternative PDF software and Google Earth tools.


SSO-AL2012-002 - Adobe Reader and Acrobat security updates
Adobe has released security updates for Windows, Macintosh, and Linux versions of Adobe Reader and Adobe Acrobat


SSO-AL2012-003 - Microsoft Patches for January 2012
Microsoft updates for January 2012 have been released. They address one critical vulnerability in Windows Media and a number of important vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows.


SSO-AL2012-001 - Extra Microsoft Security Patch
Microsoft has released a security patch out of their normal cycle to correct an important security problem with all supported versions of Microsoft Windows.


SSO-AL2011-032 - Adobe Reader and Acrobat security updates
Adobe has released a security update for Windows versions of Adobe Reader and Adobe Acrobat


SSO-AL2011-031 - Microsoft Patches for December 2011
Microsoft updates for December 2011 have been released. They address very critical vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office.


SSO-AL2011-030 - Malicious spam emails pretending to be from the Australia Taxation Office
Malicious spam email messages are circulating, pretending to be from the Australia Taxation Office


SSO-AL2011-029 - Microsoft Patches for November 2011
Microsoft updates for November 2011 have been released. They address very critical vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows.


SSO-AL2011-028 - QuickTime 7.7.1 Fixes Multiple Security Bugs
Apple have released QuickTime 7.7.1


SSO-AL2011-027 - Update for Adobe Flash
Adobe has released a security update for Adobe Flash Player


SSO-AL2011-026 - Potentially malicious spam emails pretending to from Australia Post
Potentially malicious spam emails are circulating pretending to from Australia Post


SSO-AL2011-025 - Potentially malicious spam emails are circulating about the ATO
Potentially malicious spam emails are circulating claiming to be from the ATO


SSO-AL2011-024 - Adobe Reader and Acrobat security updates
Adobe has released a security update for all supported versions of Adobe Reader and Adobe Acrobat


SSO-AL2011-023 - Potentially malicious spam emails are circulating
Software and platforms affected The following operating system platforms: Windows (any version) What is the problem? Various spam emails are circulating which are designed to infect your computer with a program (malware) that could steal your pass...


SSO-AL2011-022 - Updates for Adobe AIR, Flash and Shockwave and Photoshop CS5
Adobe updates for August 2011


SSO-AL2011-021 - Microsoft Patches for August 2011
Microsoft updates for August 2011 have been released. They address vulnerabilities in Internet Explorer, Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office products.


SSO-AL2011-020 - New malicious messsages are circulating on Twitter
Software and platform affected None What is the problem? New malicious messsages or "tweets" are circulating on Twitter. These messages which encourage users to sign up to a website to make money, also contain a link which, when opened, wi...


SSO-AL2011-019 - Aldi External 4-in-1 Hard Drive, DVD, USB and Card Reader Device may contain malware
Hardware and platform/s affected The following hardware is affected Aldi External 4-in-1 Hard Drive, DVD, USB and Card Reader for the following operating system platform/s: Microsoft Windows What is the problem? Aldi stores are currently selling ...


SSO-AL2011-018 - Scam phone calls informing you of a virus or wanting to install remote access software
There has been an increase in reports of scammers ringing potential victims to persuade them to install remote access software on their computers.


SSO-AL2011-017 - Fraudulent "Bank Fee Refund" and "Office of Fair Trading" phone calls
Fraudulent phone calls from people pretending to be from banking institutions or the Office of Fair Trade are offering refunds or payments if banking and personal details are given.


SSO-AL2011-016 - Fraudulent tax refund email
Fraudulent emails, purporting to be from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) are currently circulating. You should not reply to the fraudulent message, nor click on any links in it.


SSO-AL2011-015 - New fraudulent emails about e-Tax
Software and platform affected None. What is the problem? New fraudulent emails are circulating which pretend to be from the Australian Tax Office. Using social engineering tricks the criminals behind these emails try to trick you into providing ...


SSO-AL2011-014 - Fake Westpac emails may lead to identity theft
Fraudulent emails purporting to be from Westpac Bank are currently circulating.


SSO-AL2011-013 - Security update available for Adobe Flash Player
Adobe have released an update for Flash Player, correcting software bugs


SSO-AL2011-012 - Microsoft Patches for May 2011
Microsoft updates for May 2011 have been released. They address vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows Server and Microsoft Office products.


SSO-AL2011-011 - Clarification of Adobe Reader X bugs for Windows
Software and platforms affected The following software is affected:                 Adobe Reader X (10.0.1) and earlier versions for Microsoft Windows What is the problem? T...


SSO-AL2011-010 - Microsoft Patches for April 2011
Software (or Hardware) and platform affected The following software is affected Windows (all versions) Microsoft Internet Explorer (all versions) Microsoft Office (all versions) Microsoft Visual Studio (all versions) for the following operating s...


SSO-AL2011-009 - Adobe Flash for Windows bug is being actively targeted by criminals



SSO-AL2011-008 - Corrected advice concerning Adobe Reader 10.0.1 for Windows
In the SSO Advisory dated 22 March 2011 relating to Adobe Flash, Adobe Reader and Adobe Acrobat, we incorrectly advised that there was a security update available for Adobe Reader 10.0.1. This is not correct. Adobe is not expected to release a security software update for Adobe Reader (10.0.2) until 14 June 2011.


SSO-AL2011-007 - Adobe Flash, Reader and Acrobat Updates



SSO-AL2011-006 - Criminal activity surrounding the Japanese earthquake disaster
Criminals are taking advantage of the Japanese earthquake to attempt to infect your computer with a malicious program (eg, virus or other malware) that could steal your passwords and other personal information (identity theft)


SSO-AL2011-005 - Safari 5.0.4 released correcting multiple bugs
Software and platforms affected The following software is affected Safari web browser versions before 5.0.4 for the following operating system platforms: Mac OS X 10.5.8 Mac OS X 10.6.5 and later Mac OS X Server 10.5.8 Mac OS X Server 10.6.5 and...


SSO-AL2011-004 - Mozilla Firefox releases new version 3.6.14
Mozilla has released an updated version of Firefox correcting a number of critical vulnerabilities


SSO-AL2011-003 - Fraudulent emails about Tax Refunds
Further phishing emails targeting the ATO have emerged.


SSO-AL2011-002 - Adobe Flash, Reader, Acrobat, Shockwave, and ColdFusion Updates
Software and platforms affected The following software is affected Adobe Reader 9.4.1 and prior Adobe Acrobat 9.4.1 and prior Adobe Reader 10.0 and prior Adobe Acrobat 10.0 and prior Adobe ColdFusion 9.01 and prior Adobe Flash Player 10.1.102.64...


SSO-AL2011-001 - Microsoft Security Patches for February 2011
Software (or Hardware) and platform affected The following software is affected Windows (all versions) Microsoft Internet Explorer Microsoft Visio Internet Information Services (IIS) for the following operating system platforms: Windows XP Wind...


SSO-AL2010-057 - Internet Explorer Web Browser Security Bug Reported
Microsoft have released a bulletin regarding a serious security vulnerability in Internet Explorer.


SSO-AL2010-056 - Malicious spam claiming to be from news.com.au



SSO-AL2010-055 - Mozilla Firefox releases new version 3.6.13
Mozilla has released an updated version of Firefox correcting a number of critical vulnerabilities


SSO-AL2010-054 - Apple updates Mac OS X correcting several security bugs
Apple have released an update for OS X


SSO-AL2010-053 - Microsoft Security Patches for November 2010
Microsoft have released the security updates for November 2010.


SSO-AL2010-052 - Internet Explorer Web Browser Security Bug Reported
Microsoft have released a bulletin regarding a serious security vulnerability in Internet Explorer.


SSO-AL2010-051 - Adobe releases Update for Shockwave Player
Shockwave Player version 11.5.9.615 has been released correcting critical vulnerabilities.


SSO-AL2010-050 - Mozilla Firefox releases new version 3.6.12
Mozilla has released an updated version of Firefox correcting a critical vulnerability.


SSO-AL2010-049 - Firefox Web Browser Security Bug
A security bug has been identified in the Firefox web browser.


SSO-AL2010-048 - Mozilla Firefox releases new version 3.6.11
Mozilla has released an updated version of Firefox correcting a number of critical vulnerabilities.


SSO-AL2010-047 - Malicious software targeting mobile phones for online banking



SSO-AL2010-046 - Microsoft Security Patches for October 2010
Microsoft have released the security updates for October 2010.


SSO-AL2010-045 - Extra Microsoft Security Patch
Microsoft has released a security patch out of their normal cycle to correct an important security problem with all versions of Microsoft Windows.


SSO-AL2010-044 - Microsoft Security Patches for September 2010
Microsoft have released the security updates for September 2010.