Stay Smart Online

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Stay Smart Online is an Australian Government Initiative designed to provide all Australian online users with practical tips and advice on e-security. The Stay Smart Online website contains basic information on how to secure your computer, best practice tips for smart transacting online, and information on keeping young people safe online. The website is hosted by the Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts on behalf of the Australian Government and has received input and support from a range of other Australian Government agencies which have related responsibilities.


The Stay Smart Online website provides useful information for small businesses including:

  • Smart online habits
  • Smart online banking
  • Smart online shopping
  • Safe shopping on auction websites
  • Avoiding hoax emails or phishing
  • Protecting your businesses identity online
  • Avoiding online scams and hoaxes
  • Setting and protecting passwords
  • Using and updating anti-virus software
  • Using and updating anti-spyware software
  • Installing and using a firewall
  • Smart settings for your Internet browser
  • Reducing unwanted emails—managing spam
  • Controlling your Internet Connection
  • Backing-up your online data
  • Smart sharing of files
  • Smart wireless Internet connection
  • Smart online telephoning (VoIP)


Visit Us: http://www.staysmartonline.gov.au

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