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Internet security and privacy

Last updated on 20 June 2008

Trends and developments in Cybercrime in information age: presentation

Steven Martinez, from the US Federal Bureau of Investigation headquarters, categorizes cybercrimes into two types: traditional cyber-facilitated crimes and computer intrusions. (ABDI: 2005) More info >>

2008 Pacific Islands computer crime & security survey

This survey provides the opportunity to discover the trends and issues of IT security and cyber crime within the Pacific Islands and seeks to examine the nature and scope of electronic crime and information security. (esecurity consulting: 2008) More info >>

NetAlert: Australia's Internet safety advisory body

NetAlert provides practical advice on Internet safety, parental control and Internet filters for the protection of children, students and families. (NetAlert - Australian Government) More info >>

Free firewalls for Windows, Mac and Linux

This site offers a comprehensive list of links to free firewall software and resource testing tools that allow you to check whether your firewall is working correctly. (www.free-firewall.org) More info >>

Understanding and using firewalls

This tutorial will help to increase your knowledge on how to protect yourself with a firewall so you are not an easy target to hackers and viruses in the future. (BleepingComputer.com) More info >>

Internet security for small enterprises

This site features the Australian Internet Industry Association's Security Portal, developed to address the issue of internet security for small to medium sized enterprises.  (Internet Industry Association) More info >>

Norton AntiVirus

Protects your email, instant messages, and other files by automatically removing viruses, worms, and Trojan horses. (Symantec Corporation) More info >>

Microsoft security information

Features Microsoft security information, bulletins, virus alerts and security downloads for Microsoft products. (Microsoft) More info >>

Managing security & establishing a digital policy

Features information on managing security and establishing a digital policy for your organisation. ((Australian) Internet Industry Association) More info >>

Australian Federal Privacy Commissioner's website

(Office of the Federal Privacy Commissioner, Australia) More info >>

Independent information on security & privacy

Features extensive information on security & privacy from an independent Australian information technology specialist and public advocate. (The Australian National University) More info >>

Australian government fights spam

Features Australian government approaches to fighting spam, including anti-spam laws (Australian Government - Dept of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy) More info >>

NetAlert: what is spam?

NetAlert offers tips on how to block spam and prevent it from landing in your email inbox. (Netalert) More info >>

Anti-spam resources

This site outlines the different kinds of spam, practical steps to take to avoid being spammed and information for business and media. (Coalition Against Unsolicited Bulk Email, Australia) More info >>

Simple precautions to prevent viruses

Featuring a checklist of simple precautions to prevent viral infections in your computer system. (How-To Network) More info >>

HouseCall, a free web-based virus scan

This site offers TrendMicro's HouseCall, a free web-based virus scan. (TrendMicro) More info >>

Free anti-virus software

This site lists a range of free anti-virus software, including free versions of well-known commercial packages. (The Free Site) More info >>

BitDefender: free online virus scan

BitDefender virus detection technology is free and accessible from anywhere in the world through an Internet browser. (BitDefender) More info >>

AntiVir Personal Edition: free anti-virus software

Free anti-virus software for the individual and private use on a single PC-workstation running Windows XP, 2000, NT, Me, 98 or 95. (Avira GmbH) More info >>

McAfee VirusScan

Protects your PC, files and email address book from high-risk, productivity-killing viruses, worms and trojans. (Network Associates, Inc) More info >>


 

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