Guides and Tools

Use these downloadable tools to learn more about online security

General Information

Australia’s Internet Industry Association hosts a Security Portal with resources for consumers and business alike.

The Australian Bankers' Association ( ABA) have produced fact sheets on secure online transactions

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) have published a booklet, The Little Black Book , which is a consumer guide to scams, swindles, rorts and rip-offs.

NetAlert is Australia's Internet safety advisory body. It is a comprehensive, up-to-date website that explains how to keep children as safe as possible online.

The “E-security for your business” and “E-security for your home” brochures have been developed to help home users and small businesses understand online risks and manage their online security.

Download the E-security for your business brochure (File size: 245Kb) for small businesses or download the E-security for your home brochure (File size: 262Kb) for home users.

Want to test your knowledge and find out more about e-security?

Try the Online Tutorial. Developed by the Asia Oceania Electronic Marketplace Association, this site provides self assessment tools, case studies and games designed to increase awareness of online security.

Hoax emails

Ever been lured by a hoax email? Hoax emails, also known as phishing, try to trick you into revealing personal information. Download this brochure and make sure you don't take the bait!

Phishing - don't take the bait / Phishing - don't take the bait (File size: 270Kb)

Spam

Want to get rid of Spam? Try the Australian Communications and Media Authority website for answers to frequently asked questions.

Or download a fact sheet for consumers (File size: 256Kb)

Spyware

Wondering what spyware is? Get the facts about this malicious software and start Taking Care of Spyware.