Online Security Links
Below is a list of information sources on online security:
Reporting Internet scams and spam:
- Australia – ACCC Slam-a-Cyberscam
- International e-commerce complaints – econsummer.gov
Further information on Internet scams and spam can be obtained at the following websites:
- Little Black Book of Scams online – Scamwatch
- Australian Competition and Consumer Commission or call 1300 302 502
- Australian Government – National Office for the Information Economy
- Internet Industry Association Security Portal
- Australian Communications & Media Authority
Major antivirus software providers include:
- www.trendmicro.com (PC_cillin)
- www.mcafee.com
- www.symantec.com (Norton)
- www.messagelabs.com
Information on ‘spyware’ detection tools can be found at:
Information about firewalls can be found at:
Information about computer protection can be found at:
- CERT Home Computer Security
- VeriSign 128-bit SSL Certificates FAQs
- Firefox security page
- Microsoft security page
- Apple security page
For further tips on Internet Security and hoax emails, please visit FIDO – the consumer section of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC)