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Below is a list of information sources on online security:
Reporting Internet scams and spam:
- Australia - ACCC Slam-a-Cyberscam - https://www.scamwatch.gov.au/content/index.phtml/tag/reportascam
- International - http://www.econsumer.gov/
Further information on Internet scams and spam can be obtained at the following websites:
- Little Black Book of Scams online - http://www.scamwatch.gov.au/
- Australian Competition and Consumer Commission - http://www.accc.gov.au/ or call 1300 302 502
- Australian Government - National Office for the Information Economy - http://www.noie.gov.au/
- Internet Industry Association Security Portal - http://www.security.iia.net.au/
- Australian Communications & Media Authority
Major antivirus software providers include:
- http://www.trendmicro.com/ (PC_cillin)
- http://www.mcafee.com/
- http://www.symantec.com/ (Norton)
- http://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: www.cert.org/homeusers/HomeComputerSecurity/
- VeriSign 128-bit SSL Certificates FAQs: www.verisign.com/products/site/faq/128-bit.html
- Microsoft Security page: www.microsoft.com/security/default.asp
- Apple Security page: www.info.apple.com/usen/security/index.html
For further tips on Internet Security and hoax emails, please visit FIDO http://www.fido.asic.gov.au/ the consumer section of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC)
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