This Guide was developed to provide appropriate, targeted and local information for women in the ACT about staying safe online. It includes information on how to protect your computer from viruses and unauthorised access, how to protect your privacy on social media web sites, where to get help if you don’t feel safe online, as well as some of the most common internet scams and how to recognise them.
It’s easy to learn how to protect yourself online. You can’t—and don’t need to—learn about every trick out there. You just need to take the right precautions.
Useful links
ANZ – Types of Banking Fraud
http://www.anz.com/personal/ways-bank/security/online-security/threats-banking-safety/fraud-types/
Australian Cyber Security Centre – Information for individuals and families
https://www.cyber.gov.au/acsc/individuals-and-families
Australian Cyber Security Centre – Working to protect senior Australians
https://www.cyber.gov.au/acsc/view-all-content/news/working-protect-senior-australians
Australian Cyber Security Centre – Create strong passwords
https://www.cyber.gov.au/acsc/view-all-content/guidance/create-strong-passwords
Australian Tax Office (ATO)
https://www.ato.gov.au/general/online-services/identity-security/verify-or-report-a-scam/
Australia Post – Scam alerts
https://auspost.com.au/about-us/about-our-site/online-security-scams-fraud/scam-alerts
Broadband for Seniors
http://bfseniors.com.au/glossary/
CallerSmart (United States of America) – Cyberstalking: What is Cyberstalking and What to Do if You’re a Victim
https://www.callersmart.com/guides/50/Cyberstalking
CBS News – 5 Common Phone Scams Targeting Seniors
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/5-common-phone-scams-targeting-seniors/
Domestic Violence Resource Centre Victoria – Cyber Stalking and Harassment
http://www.dvrcv.org.au/help-advice/cyber-stalking-and-harassment
Lawstuff – Cyberbullying
http://www.lawstuff.org.au/act_law/topics/bullying/cyber-bullying
MailGuard – Another Online Banking Scam: MailGuard Shows You How To Identify A Phishing Email
http://www.mailguard.com.au/blog/
Microsoft – Turn automatic updating on or off
Naked Security (Sophos) – SMS phishing scam pretends to be Apple “chatbot” – don’t fall for it!
NSW Department of Education – Controlling your privacy settings in social media
https://www.digiNSW talcitizenship.nsw.edu.au/articles/controlling-your-privacy-settings-in-social-media
Ripoff Report – Complaint Review: The International Award Payment Center
ScamWatch (Australian Competition and Consumer Commission)
http://www.scamwatch.gov.au/content/index.phtml/tag/Scamwatch/
SplashData – “123456” Maintains the Top Spot on SplashData’s Annual “Worst Passwords” List
http://splashdata.com/press/worst-passwords-of-2014.htm
Telstra – Active scams
https://crowdsupport.telstra.com.au/t5/broadband-nbn/active-scams/ta-p/791114
wikiHow – How to Avoid an Online Romance Scam
http://www.wikihow.com/Avoid-an-Online-Romance-Scam
wikiHow – How to Spot an Online Dating Scammer