Scammers don’t need to be clever when a reused password or one rushed click will do. This October, take ten minutes to lock down the basics — and if something already feels wrong, talk to a local team who’ll sort it properly.
A second check — an app prompt, code or security key — on top of your password. Start with email, then banking and cloud accounts.
Multi-factor authentication 02Long, unique passwords for every account, so one leaked password can't open everything else.
Keeper Password Manager 03Updates close the holes attackers use. Phones, computers, browsers and apps — and protection that watches every device.
Endpoint protection 04So a mistake, a failed drive or ransomware isn't the end. A backup only counts if you can restore from it.
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Don’t reply, don’t send more money or information, and hang up on any caller.
If you shared card or banking details or made a payment, call your bank straight away. The sooner, the better the chance of stopping it.
Change your email password, then any account that shared that password. Turn on MFA everywhere you can.
Report to ReportCyber at cyber.gov.au and Scamwatch. If identity documents were involved, contact IDCARE.
If you installed something or let someone connect remotely, stop using that device for banking. Bring it to a store or book remote support.
A professional review of your devices, accounts, email and backups — and a clear list of what to fix first.
MFA across Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, password managers and remote access, rolled out so staff actually use it.
Defence against phishing and business email compromise — the most common way in.
Protection, patching and monitoring for every laptop, desktop and phone your business relies on.
Backups you've actually tested, and a plan for getting back to work when something goes wrong.
A realistic path through the Australian Government's baseline mitigation strategies.
Controls, evidence and reporting for businesses working towards CIS or ISO requirements.
Business password management with shared vaults, so credentials stop living in spreadsheets.
Phishing, vishing, smishing and the rest explained without jargon, with a searchable glossary.
Cyber Security Awareness Month runs every October. In Australia it's led by the Australian Signals Directorate's Australian Cyber Security Centre, and it's a reminder for households and businesses to check the basics: strong unique passwords, multi-factor authentication, software updates, backups and knowing how to spot a scam.
Both. Our Cyber Security Health Check has a version for individuals that reviews your devices, apps, key online accounts, passwords, MFA and email security. You can also bring a device into any of our stores for hands-on help, or we can connect remotely.
Stop contact with the scammer and don't send any more money or information. Call your bank straight away if you've shared card or banking details. Change the password on your email first, then any account that used the same password, and turn on MFA. Report it to ReportCyber at cyber.gov.au and to Scamwatch, and contact IDCARE if your identity documents were involved. Then get the affected device checked.
For individuals: device security, installed apps, antivirus and settings, account security, password strength, account recovery settings, MFA and email security. For businesses: Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace security settings, MFA coverage, email security and phishing exposure, endpoint protection and patching, password management, backup readiness and alignment to controls like the Essential Eight.
SMS is far better than no MFA, but it can be intercepted or moved to another SIM. Use an authenticator app wherever it's offered, and a hardware security key for admin and high-value accounts.
We have locations in Albury, Batemans Bay (Clyde Computers), Canberra, Coffs Harbour (Coffs Computers) and Smeaton Grange, and we support businesses remotely across regional Australia.