The Australian Government is urging all Australians to take three simple actions to help protect themselves online, with the launch of the newest phase of the Act Now. Stay Secure. cyber security awareness campaign.
The Act Now. Stay Secure. campaign is about providing Australians with the knowledge and confidence needed to safely embrace digital technologies and the opportunities they offer.
Campaign resources and information are available in 32 languages other than English to support Australia’s multicultural communities in formats that can easily be shared with friends and family.
The campaign highlights three simple behaviours that everyone can adopt to protect themselves online:
⦁ always set up multi-factor authentication when available;
⦁ use unique and strong passphrases for every account; and
⦁ install all software updates as soon as they are available to keep your devices secure.
National Cyber Security Coordinator, Lieutenant General Michelle McGuinness CSC, said the message is both timely and critical as Australians are being exposed to significant harm through cybercrime and continue to be vulnerable to cyberattacks.
This is particularly true for multicultural Australians, with research conducted by the Department of Home Affairs indicating that 65 per cent of people who speak a language other than English at home have been in a data breach or had their data compromised, compared to 52 percent of people who speak English at home.
The Act Now. Stay Secure. campaign will run nationally across digital video, television, cinema, social media, digital audio and print media.
For further information on the campaign and to access a wide range of cyber safety resources, visit Act Now. Stay Secure.
Quotes attributable to Minister for Cyber Security, Tony Burke MP
“As technology continues to advance, Australians are spending more time online. This brings great connectivity and many opportunities – but can also expose the community to significant harm.
“Our government is working every day to strengthen our cyber defences, but there are simple, effective steps that every Australian can take to keep themselves and their families safe online.
“Most cyber incidents are preventable, and basic defensive measures make a huge difference. Working together, we can keep our community safe online.
“With one in four Australians coming from a culturally diverse background, it’s essential that cyber security is inclusive and accessible. This campaign helps ensure that everyone, regardless of their background, can take simple, effective steps to protect themselves online.”
Quotes attributable to National Cyber Security Coordinator, Lieutenant General Michelle McGuinness CSC
“Australia is an attractive target for cyber criminals and I want to empower our citizens and businesses to improve their cyber resilience. This will help make our nation the most secure place to connect online.
“Cyber security affects the lives of every Australian, and we all have a role to play in protecting ourselves and our loved ones online.
“We recognise that language and cultural barriers can often make it more difficult to access important information about staying safe online. That is why we have ensured that resources are available in 32 languages, to ensure as many people as possible can access this critical information.
“Protecting yourself online doesn’t have to be difficult. By undertaking simple cyber safe behaviours consistently, we can turn cyber security into an everyday habit – not an afterthought.
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