Online security
For students and staff
Protecting your personal and financial information
The Australian Government provides web resources to help you protect your personal and financial information so you stay safe online.
The government website, cyber.gov, helps keep you up to date on the latest alerts and explains the risks and simple steps to protect your personal and financial information online.
Email and online scams
Scamwatch provides alerts about how to protect yourself from scams, targeting people both online and offline. Find out about new scams, how to report a scam, and where to get help if you’ve been the victim of a scam. There are tips on how to protect yourself in various languages.
Monash resources
- Choose a strong password
- Recognise and report phishing
- Report incidents and suspicions
- Avoiding scams information sheet (pdf, 0.15 mb)
- Follow everyday cyber hygiene.
External resources
- Try CyberFlex - a fun site for online safety and testing your knowledge
- Think before you link - Australian Government