Stay Smart Online

Stay Smart Online

The Australian Government's cybersecurity website provides information for Australian internet users on the simple steps they can take to protect their personal and financial information online.

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  • Alert: DNSChanger Malware

    DNSChanger is malware that may have been installed on your computer without your knowledge. Approximately 10 000 Australian internet users are infected with this malware. If you don't remove it by 9 July 2012, you won't be able to connect to the internet. If you are infected, dns-ok.gov.au provides links to tools and details that may help you remove the infection. See the full Consumer Alert: Is your computer infected with DNSChanger?

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  • Easy Guide to Socialising Online

    Check out the Easy Guide to Socialising Online for information about the cybersafety features of social media sites

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  • Cyber White Paper

    The Cyber White Paper is an important communiqué to the Australian community about the key opportunities and risks of cyberspace. It will provide greater clarification on the roles and responsibilities for cyber issues across government, and will highlight how important it is to work cooperatively with individuals, industry and community groups to optimise the many benefits of the online environment.
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  • Cybersafety Help Button

    The Cybersafety Help Button is a new Australian Government initiative designed to keep children and families safe online. The help button is an online resource that gives children and young people easy access to cybersafety information and assistance. You can download the button now at the Department of Broadband, Communications and Digital Economy's website.
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  • Budd:e

    The Budd:e E-security Education Package is a series of media-rich learning activities developed for Australian primary and secondary schools. It is designed to help students raise their cyber security awareness so they can stay smart online.
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Stay Smart Online agents announced

SSO Agents with Bajo and Hex

 

Sim Kaur and Stuart Jones have been chosen as the Stay Smart Online agent duo, and will feature in a series of videos. The first video, starring Bajo and Hex from ABC TV's Good Game program, is now available from the video player above.