It's National Cyber Security Awareness Week

This week - 30th May to 3rd June - is National Cyber Security Awareness Week.

National Cyber Security Awareness Week is a Government initiative which aims to help Australians understand cyber security risks and educate home and small business users on the simple steps they can take to protect their personal and financial information.

This year’s initiative will promote eight simple tips for better online security:

• Install and renew your security software and set it to scan regularly;
• Turn on automatic updates on all your software, including your operating system and other applications;
• Think carefully before you click on links and attachments, particularly in emails and on social networking sites;
• Regularly adjust your privacy settings on social networking sites;
• Report or talk to someone about anything online that makes you uncomfortable or threatened – download the Government’s Cybersafety Help Button;
• Stop and think before you post any photos or financial or personal information about yourself, your friends or family;
• Use strong passwords and change them at least twice a year;
• Talk to your children about online safety and know what they are doing when online.

For more information, go to: www.staysmartonline.gov.au

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