Settlement guide: Staying smart online

Cyber threats posed by technological developments are often one step ahead of the users and online intelligence services.The Australian Bureau of Statistics estimates in 2014 more than 1.6 million Australians were cyber victims of personal fraud.Language barriers can be a significant impediment to identifying threats. So, what are the dangers of cyberspace and how can we protect our privacy online?

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If you believe some of your privacy has been breached, contact the Office of the Australian Information for assistance on 1300 363 992.

You can also check the list of current online threats and find a glossary of cyber terms on Stay Smart Online website www.staysmartonline.gov.au