Follow these tips to help protect your devices, accounts, and personal information online:
- Use strong, unique passwords for each device, account, and online service.
- Enable multi-factor authentication (MFA) on accounts that support it.
- Keep your devices, apps, and operating systems updated to help keep them secure.
- Secure your home Wi-Fi network with a strong password and change it regularly.
- Avoid accessing online banking or other sensitive services when using public computers or public Wi-Fi networks.
- Do not open email attachments or click links from senders you don’t recognise or trust.
- Use email filtering tools to help identify and block suspicious or malicious messages.
- Only download software and apps from trusted sources, such as official app stores or authorised software providers.
- Install and maintain antivirus software to help protect your devices from malware and other security threats.
Learn more
For more information about online security, visit the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC): https://www.cyber.gov.au/