01 January 2012
The best way to be safe online is to be smart about your usage. Only click links you know and do not allow the kids to click links they do not know either.
Here are some tips to help you keep safe online:
- Install and renew your security software and set it to scan regularly.
- Turn on automatic updates on all your software, including your operating system and other applications.
- Think carefully before you click on links or attachments, particularly in emails and on social networking sites.
- Regularly adjust your privacy settings on social networking sites.
- Report or talk to someone about anything online that makes you feel uncomfortable or threatened - download the government's Cybersafety Help Button (click here for more information).
- Stop and think before you post any photos or financial or personal information about yourself, your friends or family.
- Use strong passwords and change them at least twice a year.
- Talk within your family about good online safety.
We also recommend you visit http://www.staysmartonline.gov.au/ where this information came from.