In October 2019, the Australian Cyber Security Centre reported a cybercrime is reported every 10 minutes in Australia. Cybercrime costs on average $700 per person and nearly 1/3^rd of all Australian adults are affected by cybercrime.

Every day there are new viruses and security threats that emerge! The immediate queston is, are you taking all precautions to ensure that you and your family are safe online? Are you making sure your personal information is safe?

Computer Troubleshooters Protection plans are designed to protect networks and hardware from malware, spyware, Crypto locker, & viruses’ threats.

Ask about the Computer Troubleshooters range of internet security services, that include:

• Proactive Anti-virus and Anti-spyware software or monitoring
• Internet Network Security
• Cloud based anti-spam & security
• Access to industry-leading prevention products

Read about our protection plans that include the latest security measures.

Some useful links and bodies in Australia that you should review are:

https://www.accc.gov.au/publications/the-little-black-book-of-scams

https://www.staysmartonline.gov.au/get-involved/guides/myguide

Basic Protection Steps

To minimise the success of a malicious attack, consider some of the following suggestions:

• Educate yourself on what to look for with emails
• Never open attachments in email without your Anti-Virus software scanning the link.
• Ensure all software and operating systems are kept up to date with the latest patch releases
• Use strong passphrases and don’t share them around
• Turn on multi factor authentications
• Ensure you can enable a virtual private network
• Use a trusted Wi-Fi
• Physically secure your devices when not in use
• Back up your data and store it separate to your computer. (Cloud back-up)

Let  your  local Computer Troubleshooter solve the online security headache with one of our prevention solutions. The minimum soluton provides an up to date Anti-Virus solution, wiht Backup and a regular Tune-Up (maintenance) of your devices.

However, we are often called in after the event  –

With new viruses and internet scams emerging every day, unsuspecting individuals and their data are at risk. Many of these attacks are disguised in emails, on websites that you may visit, or masked in suspicious links. The most vicious viruses will attempt to access personal or business information. Whether the virus is harmful or just annoying, it still needs to be identified and removed from your computer.

Should you experience a cyber-attack – symptoms such as slow start up, blue screens, pop up messages, or cyber ransom demands – then make an appointment with your local Computer Troubleshppter to inspect your hardware (computer or laptop) and determine the best course of action for remediation. Often this may mean we need to take the equipment back to our workshop for a complete systems check, or worst-case full re-install.

Our internet security services, include:

• Removal of viruses and spyware
• Computer Tune Ups to improve performance of slow computers due to malware & virus attacks
• Crypto locker ransomware advice and removal
• Systems Cleaning and System reinstalls
• Access to industry-leading prevention products

Call us today 1300 28 28 78 for help with your internet security concerns or issues – we’re here to help!

Some handy reading:

https://www.computertroubleshooters.com.au/office-365/public-wi-fi-6-stay-safe-tips/

https://www.computertroubleshooters.com.au/office-365/basic-cyber-security/

https://www.computertroubleshooters.com.au/technology-tools/2019-scam-watch/