National Cyber Security Awareness Week
We all rely on the Internet for banking, online shopping, education, communication & much more. So with the National Cyber Security Awareness Week upon us, here are six easy tips for better online security.
The Internet security awareness week is designed to raise awareness among online shoppers and Internet users around Australia of the potential security risks when surfing the net.
Awareness Week also provides some simple steps you can take to protect your personal information online.
Ending on the 11th of June, The week is promoting six easy tips for better online security:
- Install security software and update it regularly.
- Turn on automatic updates so that all your software receives the latest fixes.
- Get a stronger password and change it at least twice a year.
- Stop and think before you click on links or attachments.
- Stop and think before you share any personal or financial information about yourself or your friends and family.
- Know what your children are doing online. Make sure they know to stay safe and encourage them to report anything suspicious.
Around 140 partners are promoting Awareness Week, with online activities and also events in regional and metropolitan Australia.
For more information, visit the Stay Smart Online web site
