--- title: VoicePlus Blog | Security (2) description: Security | VoicePlus designs and implements customised telecommunications solutions for enterprise businesses Australia-wide. 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The APT group has exploited the same Microsoft Exchange vulnerability in Australia. [Read More ![arrow-img](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/VoicePlus_2023_blog_assets/arrownext.png?width=27&height=12&name=arrownext.png)](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/en-au/iranian-government-sponsored-apt-cyber-actors) [![Critical vulnerability present in certain versions of Microsoft Excel](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/ACSC.png?width=230&height=230&name=ACSC.png)](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/en-au/critical-vulnerability-present-in-certain-versions-of-microsoft-excel) #### [Critical vulnerability present in certain versions of Microsoft Excel](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/en-au/critical-vulnerability-present-in-certain-versions-of-microsoft-excel) Microsoft has identified active exploitation of a vulnerability in Microsoft Excel. Affected Australian organisations should apply the available security update as soon as possible. [Read More ![arrow-img](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/VoicePlus_2023_blog_assets/arrownext.png?width=27&height=12&name=arrownext.png)](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/en-au/critical-vulnerability-present-in-certain-versions-of-microsoft-excel) [![Intune Service Release 2111](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%202017%20November/Microsoft%20Intune%20with%20VoicePlus.jpg?width=230&height=230&name=Microsoft%20Intune%20with%20VoicePlus.jpg)](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/en-au/intune-service-release-2111) #### [Intune Service Release 2111](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/en-au/intune-service-release-2111) App management Enable app update priority for Managed Google Play apps You can set the update priority of Managed Google Play apps on dedicated, fully managed, and corporate-owned with a work profile Android Enterprise devices. Select High Priority to update an app as soon as the developer has published the update, regardless of charge status, Wi-Fi capability, or end user activity on the device. For related information, see Add Managed Google Play apps to Android Enterprise devices with Intune. [Read More ![arrow-img](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/VoicePlus_2023_blog_assets/arrownext.png?width=27&height=12&name=arrownext.png)](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/en-au/intune-service-release-2111) [![Security Challenges - US](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/endpointprotection.jpg?width=230&height=230&name=endpointprotection.jpg)](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/en-au/security-challenges-us) #### [Security Challenges - US](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/en-au/security-challenges-us) Remote Work Drives U.S. Surge in Security Challenges, Cloud Usage: ManageEngine Report Top 3 Attack Vectors Are Phishing, Endpoint Network Attacks and Malware; 74% of US Companies Increased Their Use of Cloud Solutions Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic [Read More ![arrow-img](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/VoicePlus_2023_blog_assets/arrownext.png?width=27&height=12&name=arrownext.png)](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/en-au/security-challenges-us) [![ACSC - High Alert - Apple IOS, Macos and Safari](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/ACSC.png?width=230&height=230&name=ACSC.png)](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/en-au/acsc-high-alert-apple-ios-macos-and-safari) #### [ACSC - High Alert - Apple IOS, Macos and Safari](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/en-au/acsc-high-alert-apple-ios-macos-and-safari) Critical vulnerabilities present in certain versions of Apple iOS, macOS and Safari [Read More ![arrow-img](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/VoicePlus_2023_blog_assets/arrownext.png?width=27&height=12&name=arrownext.png)](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/en-au/acsc-high-alert-apple-ios-macos-and-safari) [![ACSC - Microsoft Azure Service - Critical Alert](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/ACSC.png?width=230&height=230&name=ACSC.png)](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/en-au/acsc-microsoft-azure-service-critical-alert) #### [ACSC - Microsoft Azure Service - Critical Alert](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/en-au/acsc-microsoft-azure-service-critical-alert) A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Open Management Infrastructure, a management agent used in certain Linux-based Microsoft Azure services. Exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a malicious actor to take control of the vulnerable host. Affected organisations should apply the available security update. [Read More ![arrow-img](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/VoicePlus_2023_blog_assets/arrownext.png?width=27&height=12&name=arrownext.png)](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/en-au/acsc-microsoft-azure-service-critical-alert) [![2021-006: ACSC Ransomware Profile - Lockbit 2.0](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/download-1.png?width=230&height=230&name=download-1.png)](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/en-au/2021-006-acsc-ransomware-profile-lockbit-2.0) #### [2021-006: ACSC Ransomware Profile - Lockbit 2.0](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/en-au/2021-006-acsc-ransomware-profile-lockbit-2.0) ACSC has observed an increase in reporting of LockBit 2.0 ransomware incidents in Australia. The LockBit ransomware restricts access to corporate files and systems by encrypting them into a locked and unusable format. Victims receive instructions on how to engage with the offenders after encryption. LockBit affiliates have successfully deployed ransomware on corporate systems in a variety of countries and sectors, including Australia, where the ACSC is aware of numerous incidents since 2020. LockBit affiliates are known to implement the ‘double extortion’ technique by uploading stolen and sensitive victim information to their dark web site ‘LockBit 2.0’, and threatening to sell and/or release this information if their ransom demands are not met. [Read More ![arrow-img](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/VoicePlus_2023_blog_assets/arrownext.png?width=27&height=12&name=arrownext.png)](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/en-au/2021-006-acsc-ransomware-profile-lockbit-2.0) [![Cybercriminals targeting construction companies to conduct email scams](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/ACSC-2.png?width=230&height=230&name=ACSC-2.png)](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/en-au/cybercriminals-targeting-construction-companies-to-conduct-email-scams) #### [Cybercriminals targeting construction companies to conduct email scams](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/en-au/cybercriminals-targeting-construction-companies-to-conduct-email-scams) Cybercriminals are targeting construction companies to conduct business email compromise scams. All parties to construction projects should be vigilant when emailing about invoices and bank details. [Read More ![arrow-img](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/VoicePlus_2023_blog_assets/arrownext.png?width=27&height=12&name=arrownext.png)](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/en-au/cybercriminals-targeting-construction-companies-to-conduct-email-scams) [![ACSC - Security Update - Chrome Browser](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/ACSC-2.png?width=230&height=230&name=ACSC-2.png)](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/en-au/acsc-security-update-chrome-browser) #### [ACSC - Security Update - Chrome Browser](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/en-au/acsc-security-update-chrome-browser) Google released Chrome version 91.0.4472.114 for Windows, Mac, and Linux. The patch notes for this version can be viewed at Chrome Release Note. [Read More ![arrow-img](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/VoicePlus_2023_blog_assets/arrownext.png?width=27&height=12&name=arrownext.png)](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/en-au/acsc-security-update-chrome-browser) [![ENCRYPTION - What does it Mean](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/images-4.jpg?width=230&height=230&name=images-4.jpg)](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/en-au/encryption-what-does-it-mean) #### [ENCRYPTION - What does it Mean](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/en-au/encryption-what-does-it-mean) Encryption Whenever you send private data to another computer or server on the internet, which happens many times a day, thereis some risk involved. It's a bit like Little Red Riding Hood's mother sending her to her grandmother's house on the other side of the woods. Those woods, which she has to cross alone without defence, have an assortment of dangers. 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