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/protect-yourself/resources-protect-yourself/personal-security-guides/seniors-guide

How to Use the Internet Securely: A Guide for Seniors Guidance

Oct 1, 2021 Some basic cyber security practices that you can use to protect yourself when accessing the internet.

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Business email compromise

Apr 11, 2023 Step-by-step guidance on how to protect yourself from email compromise and protect against future attacks.

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COVID-19: Cyber security tips when working from home Advisory

Apr 14, 2020 The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in many people working from home for the first time. Working from home has specific cyber security risks, including targeted cybercrime. When compromised, unauthorised access to your stored information can have a devastating effect on your emotional, financial and working life.

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/report-and-recover/recover-from/email-compromise/what-do-if-youve-been-attacked/review-your-email-account-security

Review your email account security How to

Apr 11, 2023 How to check your email account security for Gmail and Outlook.

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/learn-basics/view-resources/cyber-security-campaign-resources

Cyber security campaign resources Hub item

We’ve developed resources to make it easy for your organisation to get involved. Share these with your staff, customers, friends and family and help us promote easy-to-follow cyber security advice.

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/about-us/news/boost-your-cyber-defences-backups

Boost your cyber defences with backups News

Aug 17, 2021 Backing up your data is one of the best defences against ransomware attacks conducted by the opportunistic cyber criminals who continue to threaten Australian businesses, organisations, and families.

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

Protecting your family

Apr 11, 2023 Advice and guidance for parents and guardians to help children have secure experiences online.

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/about-us/news/cyber-security-awareness-month-2022

Cyber Security Awareness Month 2022 News

Sep 30, 2022 October is Cyber Security Awareness Month and this year the Australian Cyber Security Centre’s (ACSC) theme is Have you been hacked?

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/about-us/news/cyber-resources-small-businesses

Cyber resources for small businesses News

Feb 11, 2022 Last December, the Council of Small Business Organisations Australia (COSBOA) co-hosted an Act Now, Stay Secure breakfast at the National Portrait Gallery, along with the ACSC and the Department of Home Affairs.

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/about-us/news/essential-eight-assessment-guidance-package

Essential Eight Assessment Guidance Package News

Nov 23, 2022 The ACSC has published updated guidance to help ensure consistent Essential Eight assessment across government and industry.

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/learn-basics/explore-basics/watch-out-threats/phishing-emails-and-texts

Phishing emails and texts

Learn about phishing attacks and know what to do if you've been targeted.

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Report and recover

Respond to cyber threats and take steps to protect yourself from further harm.

/about-us/reports-and-statistics/acsc-annual-cyber-threat-report-july-2021-june-2022

ACSC Annual Cyber Threat Report, July 2021 to June 2022 Reports and statistics

Nov 4, 2022 The Annual Cyber Threat Report is ACSC’s flagship unclassified publication. The Report provides an overview of key cyber threats impacting Australia, how the ACSC is responding to the threat environment, and crucial advice for Australian individuals and organisations to protect themselves online.

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/resources-business-and-government/maintaining-devices-and-systems/system-hardening-and-administration/email-hardening/detecting-socially-engineered-messages

Detecting Socially Engineered Messages Publication

Oct 6, 2021 Socially engineered messages pose a significant threat to organisations. They can have a big impact, helping cybercriminals access accounts, systems or sensitive information. Learn how to spot a socially engineered message, including through email, SMS, social media or messaging apps.

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/resources-business-and-government/maintaining-devices-and-systems/system-hardening-and-administration/miscellaneous-guidance-guidance/an-examination-redaction-functionality-adobe-acrobat-pro-dc-2017

An Examination of the Redaction Functionality of Adobe Acrobat Pro DC 2017 Publication

Oct 6, 2021 Results of an ACSC assessment on the effectiveness of Adobe Acrobat Pro DC 2017’s redaction tools.

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/resources-business-and-government/maintaining-devices-and-systems/system-hardening-and-administration/system-hardening/iot-code-practice-guidance-manufacturers

IoT Code of Practice – Guidance for Manufacturers Publication

Oct 6, 2021 The ACSC has produced this guide to help manufacturers implement 13 principles to provide better protection for consumers when it comes to Internet of Things (IoT) devices.

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/learn-basics/view-resources/glossary

Glossary Basic page

List of glossary terms used on cyber.gov.ay website

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