Cybersecurity - A professional and personal concern
October is cybersecurity month
Resources for businesses and organisations
Resources for families
Personal Threats
- threats affect family and friends
- phishing attempts
- cyber stalking and dating app facilitated sexual assault
- personal attention to device security influences risk
- women particularly at risk of cyber abuse: threats, intimidation and humiliation online
Professional Threats
- threats affect patients, especially women and children
- increasing use of electronic media for communication
- threats to businesses and organisations
- personal device use influences risk
Cyber crime is on the rise. Why should we care?
What Can I Do?
- knowledge is power – educate yourself, your family and loved ones
- keep device software and security plugs up-to-date
- maintain healthy scepticism when reading emails and text messages. Think “does this make sense?”
- use available resources to keep abreast of emerging threats
- know what to do if you see a cyber threat – you can report it to the ACSC
