Below is a list of information sources on online security:
Reporting Internet scams and spam:
- Australia - ACCC Scamwatch Report a scam
- 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
To find out more about computer viruses and to take advantage of a free antivirus software trial visit the Internet Industry Association National AntiVirus Initiative www.iia.net.au/novirus
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
- Microsoft security page
- Firefox 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)
