Help me protect my PC
There are a few simple steps you can take to secure your PC and help keep your family safe online.
Security and Privacy Tools
Internet Explorer 8
New security and privacy features keep you safer online.
Microsoft Security Essentials
Free* antivirus and antispyware to help protect you PC *Download fees and charges may apply as set by your internet service provider
Xbox Family Settings
Your kid’s Xbox can access the internet just like any computer. Set up the Xbox to keep your kids safe online as well as manage the types of games they play.
ThinkuKnow – National Cyber Safety Programme for Schools
ThinkUKnow is an internet safety initiative which aims to raise awareness amongst parents, carers and teachers how young people are using technology and how to keep them safe online and when using mobile technologies. ThinkUKnow is a partnership between the Australian Federal Police (AFP) and Microsoft Australia and is proudly supported by ninemsn.
- Register your school
- Watch the ThinkUknow video
- Learn more about the launch of ThinkUKnow
Protect yourself from online scams
Every year 1 in 20 Australians will fall victim to a scam. Some scams are easy to spot, and others aren’t. In fact, many people don’t know they’re being ‘scammed’ until it’s too late. However, with the right information and the right software, it’s easy to keep your information and your family safe from online predators. For a start, it’s important to stay up to date with the latest scams so you know what to look for. You can get all the latest information on the Federal Government’s official SCAM website, and find out how to protect yourself from online scams.
Protect Your Privacy Online
Microsoft Security Essentials rated 'the best' free option at finding malware
The popular technology site lifehacker reported the results of independent testing by AV-Comparatives.org showing that Microsoft Security Essentials is the best at "figuring out what's bad—while also avoiding annoying false positives."
Protecting Consumers from Fraud
Whilst historically phishing has always been prevalent, a new scam has come to light recently that has been deceiving consumers. This scam operates under several names including Support on Click, ITEZY.com and System Recure. The fraudsters have been using Microsoft's name to try to gain trust.
11 Tips for Safe Social Networking
As the popularity of social networking sites grows, so do the risks of using them. Hackers, spammers, virus writers, identity thieves, and other criminals follow the traffic. Read these tips to help protect yourself when you use social networks.
How to protect your data
To protect the information on your computer, take some basic precautions. First, make sure your home network is as safe as you can make it. Next, back up your data regularly. Finally, before you download files from the Internet, take a few quick steps to help protect yourself from spyware and viruses. Read on for more information..
