Below is a list of information sources on online security.

Reporting Internet scams and spam

• Australia - ACCC Slam-a-Cyberscam
• International e-commerce complaints - econsummer.gov

Further information on Internet scams and spam can be obtained at the following websites:

• Little Black Book of Scams online - Scamwatch
• Australian Competition and Consumer Commission or call 1300 302 502
• Australian Government - National Office for the Information Economy
• Internet Industry Association Security Portal
• Australian Communications & Media Authority

Antivirus

To find out more about computer viruses and to take advantage of a free antivirus software trial visit the Internet Industry Association National AntiVirus Initiativewww.iia.net.au/novirus

Major antivirus software providers include:

• www.trendmicro.com (PC_cillin)
• www.mcafee.com
• www.symantec.com (Norton)
• www.messagelabs.com

Spyware

Information on 'spyware' detection tools can be found at:

• www.download.com
• www.tucows.com

Firewalls

Information about firewalls can be found at:

• www.mcafee.com
• www.symantec.com
• www.zonelabs.com

Computer protection

Information about computer protection can be found at:

• CERT Home Computer Security
• VeriSign 128-bit SSL Certificates FAQs
• Netscape security page
• Microsoft security page
• Apple security page

Other

For further tips on Internet Security and hoax emails, please visit FIDO - the consumer section of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC)

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