Internet security advice

The following pages contain information and advice about protecting your online security and recognising scams.

ATO Online security

This page contains important information about your online security and is constantly updated with examples of the latest Tax Office related scams.

Note: the following links will take you to the external websites.

ScamWatch

ScamWatch provides information about how to recognise, avoid and report scams.

Stay Smart Online

Stay Smart Online provides comprehensive information and practical tips for protecting yourself against security scams and transacting safely online.

Australian High Tech Crime Centre

The Australian High Tech Crime Centre provides a national coordinated approach to combating serious, complex and multi-jurisdictional technology enabled crimes.

Protecting your computer against malicious code

This paper by AusCERT outlines effective strategies that will assist in minimising the risk of harm to confidentiality, integrity and availability of your computer data and systems when connected to the internet. It provides practical advice for protecting personal computers from malicious code for home users and organisations without dedicated IT staff.