Security At Home
Secure Your Computer
  1. Microsoft updates - check for the latest to stay secure
  2. Firewall - make sure you have one and it’s turned ON
  3. Antivirus software – use it and keep it up to date
  4. Antispyware software - use it and keep it up to date
Security and Privacy Tools

Internet Explorer 8
New security and privacy features keep you safer online.

Windows Live OneCare Safety Scanner
Remove the latest viruses and spyware from your computer.

Windows Defender
Prevent spyware, pop up ads and slow computer performance.

Windows Live Family Safety
Manage and monitor who your kids talk to online.

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.

Protect yourself from online scams
Scams target you - protect yourself

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.
ThinkuKnow – National Cyber Safety Programme for Schools
ThinkUKnow logo

The Australian Federal Police (AFP) and Microsoft, with the assistance of new partner ninemsn, have expanded the successful ThinkUKnow program. Its aim is to help educate children throughout Australia about cyber-safety and security, and encourage them to think before they act online, through training sessions run by volunteers.
- Register your school
- Watch the ThinkUknow video
- Learn more about the launch of ThinkUKnow