Staying safe online 

We are doing more online than ever before, and its important you know how to protect yourself. Here are AFSA’s tips for staying safe online. 

Keep an eye out for suspicious messages! 

Criminals will do their best to make fraudulent emails and text messages look legitimate. The aim is to trick you into visiting fake websites and providing your personal information. 

 Look out for the following in the messages you receive:

Your online account has protections implemented by AFSA to protect your data and your funds from an unauthorised user. Some of the ways AFSA provides protection is through: 

There are online security risks including scams, and you should stay updated through the Australian Cyber and Security Centre https://www.cyber.gov.au/ 

  You should also: