First Nations Australians urged to be more cyber secure

The Australian government’s Act Now. Stay Secure. campaign shifts its focus to the mob in an effort to boost personal cyber security.

The Australian federal government has rolled out the latest phase of Act Now. Stay Secure. campaign, reminding Australians – particularly First Nations Australians – of three simple steps to stay cyber secure.

“We hear so much in the news about dodgy computer viruses and hackers stealing our info that it can make us scared to do anything online,” Jack Reis, proud Badulaig descendant and the campaign’s ambassador, said in a statement earlier this month.

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“But the fact is, we all spend so much time online, so whether you’re sharing stories, banking, or checking in on mob through socials, it’s important to protect your information and your identity. Cyber security isn’t just a city issue – it’s a community issue that affects us all, including those in regional and remote areas.”

The government is recommending three key steps to maintain personal security:

Use unique and strong passphrases on every account, not just passwords.
Update software regularly to stay abreast of the latest and most secure versions of applications.
Always use multifactor authentication where possible, making it far more difficult for hackers to compromise accounts with stolen credentials.

“We’re all guilty of ignoring a software update on our phone or using the one password across all of our accounts. But if something bad happens online – like if you think you’ve been scammed or hacked – there’s no shame,” Reis said.

“It’s important to report it because that helps experts warn others and keep the internet safer for everyone. Have a yarn with the people you care about and share what you know, because when we share knowledge with one another, we all get better at spotting online tricks and knowing how to stay protected.

“As First Nations people, we’ve always looked out for each other. This campaign is about applying that same mindset to the online world – sharing knowledge, staying alert, and protecting what matters.”

For more information, visit actnowstaysecure.gov.au.

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David Hollingworth

David Hollingworth has been writing about technology for over 20 years, and has worked for a range of print and online titles in his career. He is enjoying getting to grips with cyber security, especially when it lets him talk about Lego.

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