CUA supports E-Security Week 6th-13th June
These days, just about everyone is online. We use the internet for banking, to buy tickets, book holidays and to keep up with friends and family. But as we become more familiar with the internet, we also need to protect ourselves from e-security risks.
Some of the risks can lead to:
- Identity theft - thieves can steal your personal information about you, from your name and address to your credit card number. This information can be used to purchase things in your name or even steal your identity in the real world.
- Your computer being infected with malicious software such as spyware and viruses, which can steal your financial information as well as slow down your computer.
- Being defrauded by online scams.
- Thieves using your wireless connection to steal your monthly download limit.
Fortunately there are some simple measures you can take to improve the security of your computer, yourself and your family while you are online. Find out more in the e-security at home brochure or visit the Australian Government’s Stay Smart Online website.
