The Personal Cyber Security: First Steps guide is the first in a series of three guides designed to help everyday Australians understand the basics of cyber security. Learn how you can take action to protect
yourself from common cyber threats.
Introduction.
What is personal cyber security?.
In an increasingly tech-driven world we use devices and accounts every day that are vulnerable to cyber threats:
• Your devices may include computers, mobile phones, tablets and other internet connected devices.
• You also may use online accounts for email,banking, shopping, social media, gaming and more.
Personal cyber security is the continuing steps you can take to protect your accounts and devices from cyber threats.
What are cyber threats?
The main cyber threats affecting everyday Australians are scams and malware.
• Malware is a blanket term used to describe malicious software designed to cause harm.
This can include viruses, worms, spyware, trojans and ransomware.
Cybercriminals use malware to steal your information and money, and control your devices and accounts.
• Scams are messages sent by cybercriminals designed to manipulate you into giving up sensitive information, or to activate malware on your device.
These attacks can have significant personal and financial impact on victims. They are also growing
in sophistication and frequency.
How can this guide help protect me from cyber threats?
If you are learning about cyber security for the first time, or are keeping yourself up to date, this guide
is an excellent place to start. The Personal Cyber Security: First Steps guide is the first in a series of
three guides designed to help you understand the basics of cyber security.
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