Protect
Four small habits stop most cyber attacks.
Turn on automatic updates, use a strong passphrase, switch on multi-factor authentication, and stay alert to phishing. Built for everyone living in Australia.
Australia 2023–24
87,400+
cybercrime reports — one every 6 minutes
$30,700
average financial loss per individual (+17% YoY)
12+
internet-connected devices in the average home
Understanding cyber threats
Malware, phishing, ransomware, DDoS — the four big categories explained.
Read guideKeep devices updated
Automatic updates close the holes attackers use. Turn them on, leave them on.
Read guideTurn on multi-factor authentication (MFA)
Password + one extra step. Even if your password leaks, attackers cannot get in.
Read guideMake strong passphrases
Long, unique, never reused. A password manager makes this practical.
Read guideAlready been hit?
If a scam or attack has already happened, the Respond section walks you through the first 24 hours.
Go to Respond