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How to secure your devices  

Nov 29, 2024 - Protect your sensitive data and accounts. Learn how to secure your devices such as your computer, mobile phone and Internet of Things devices.

Individuals & families
Small & medium businesses
/about-us/advisories/2021-trends-show-increased-globalized-threat-ransomware

2021 Trends Show Increased Globalized Threat of Ransomware   Advisory

Feb 10, 2022 - This joint Cybersecurity Advisory—authored by cybersecurity authorities in the United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom—provides observed behaviors and trends as well as mitigation recommendations to help network defenders reduce their risk of compromise by ransomware.

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/protect-yourself/securing-your-devices/how-secure-your-devices/internet-things-devices

Internet of Things devices   Guidance

Apr 11, 2023 - IoT devices can include smart televisions, security cameras and fridges. Learn how to buy and use IoT devices securely.

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/report-and-recover/recover-from/malware

Report and recover from malware   Guidance

Nov 10, 2023 - If you’ve fallen victim to a malware attack, find out what to do and who to contact.

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/protect-yourself/resources-protect-yourself/personal-cybersecurity-guides/protect-yourself-multi-factor-authentication

Protect yourself: Multi-factor authentication   Guidance

Oct 14, 2022 - Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is when you use two or more different types of actions to verify your identity.

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/report-and-recover/recover-from/account-compromise/other

Recovering a compromised online account   Guidance

Nov 10, 2023 - Online accounts are important for our day-to-day activities and often store sensitive information about us. This can make them useful for cybercriminals looking to gain access to our resources or identities.

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/about-us/advisories/hunting-russian-intelligence-snake-malware

Hunting Russian Intelligence “Snake” Malware   Advisory

May 10, 2023 - This Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) provides background on Snake’s attribution to the FSB and detailed technical descriptions of the implant’s host architecture and network communications.

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Cybercrime - getting help   Guidance

Apr 11, 2023 - If something has knocked you offline, check out the following information to help you get back up and running!

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Scams   Threat

Apr 21, 2023 - Online scams cost Australians millions of dollars each year and anyone can be targeted. Cybercriminals often use familiar brands and logos to make themselves seem reliable.

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Recovering a compromised email account   Guidance

Nov 10, 2023 - Email accounts are valuable targets for cybercriminals. Not just because they store sensitive messages, but also because they can be used to impersonate the account owner, to spread scams, and to perform password resets.

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Secure by Design  

Jul 22, 2024 - Secure by Design is a proactive, security-focused approach to the development of digital products and services that necessitates a strategic alignment of an organisation’s cybersecurity goals. Secure by Design requires cyberthreats to be considered from the outset to enable mitigations through thoughtful design, architecture and security measures. Its core value is to protect consumer privacy and data through designing, building, and delivering products with fewer vulnerabilities.

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/protect-yourself/staying-secure-online/protecting-your-family/protect-your-children-online

Protect your children online: A guide to cybersecurity for parents and carers   Guidance

May 2, 2024 - The steps in this guide can help you ensure that your children stay safe and secure online.

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Ransomware   Threat

Read through the following case studies and learn from other Australians about how ransomware has affected them.

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Report and recover from ransomware   Guidance

Jul 14, 2023 - Learn where to get help from a ransomware attack, and steps to protect yourself against future incidents.

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Personal cybersecurity: First steps guide   Guidance

Apr 14, 2023 - The first of three cybersecurity guides in the personal cybersecurity series is designed to help everyday Australians understand a basic level of cybersecurity and how to take action to protect themselves from cyberthreats.

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/protect-yourself/resources-protect-yourself/personal-cybersecurity-guides/personal-cybersecurity-next-steps

Personal cybersecurity: Next steps guide   Guidance

Jun 16, 2023 - The second of three cybersecurity guides in the pesonal cybersecurity series is designed to help everyday Australians understand a moderate level of cybersecurity and how to take action to protect themselves from cyberthreats.

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Protect yourself online: A guide to cybersecurity for young people   Guidance

May 2, 2024 - The steps in this guide can help you navigate the online world with confidence.

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Personal cybersecurity: Advanced steps guide   Guidance

Mar 23, 2023 - The third and final cybersecurity guide in the personal cybersecurity series is designed to help everyday Australians understand an advanced level of cybersecurity and how to take action to protect themselves from cyberthreats.

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/protect-yourself/securing-your-devices/how-secure-your-device/how-dispose-your-device-securely

How to dispose of your device securely   Guidance

May 18, 2022 - You should consider that any devices you dispose of could be accessed by strangers.

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Protect yourself  

Jul 30, 2024 - Advice and information about how to protect yourself online.

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Ransomware Playbook   Guidance

Oct 10, 2024 - This interactive guide is here to assist you with taking all of the appropriate steps to prepare for, respond to and recover from a ransomware incident.

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/resources-business-and-government/essential-cybersecurity/small-business-cybersecurity

Small business cybersecurity  

Jul 18, 2023 - How to protect your small business from common cyberthreats.

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Quiz library   Guidance

Test your knowledge about cybersecurity practices and threats through our quizzes.

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Learn the basics  

Aug 30, 2023 - Interactive tools and advice to boost your cybersecurity when online.

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Resources library  

Jun 18, 2025 - Resources for individuals, families and small businesses

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