The 5 C’s of Cyber Security Downloads

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With valuable information to help you navigate your cyber-safe journey.

The 5 C’s of Cyber Security Guidebook – Download Here

Protecting What is Precious to You – Download Here

Safer Tech Providers Guide – Download Here

Age Restriction Social Media Legislation Guide (December 2025) – Download Here

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Our Manifesto – Download Here

Our Privacy Policy – Download Here

Did you know that mostly you are not being ‘hacked’
Scammers are actually ‘phishing’ and we take the bait…..

If you would like to deepen your understanding of the world of cyber-safety,
here are some resources that may be of interest.

If you have been involved with a Cyber security incident, we recommend you seek our support in the first instance. You can also report the incident and seek support at the Australian Signals Directorate, An Australian Government Cyber Security Support Service.

https://www.cyber.gov.au/report-and-recover/where-get-help.

If you wish to see the Australian Government cyber security recommendations, you can visit their website here. https://www.cyber.gov.au/learn-basics

Looking for an alternative to Apple or Windows Computing? Consider a Linux based PC or a Secure Phone from PrivSecure. Platforms secure by nature, protecting your privacy with technology. Buy directly from PrivSecure and receive expert support from the team at PrivSecure – More info here

In December 2025, Age verification Laws for Search Engines come into affect – If you are concerned with what that means for you, click here for more information on what will be happening and how it may effect you – https://docs.almostunhackable.me/australian-age-verification-law

or download the PDF here

Age restrictions alone won’t keep children safe online – A statement by UNICEF as countries move to introduce social media bans for children – NEW YORK, 9 December 2025
https://www.unicef.org/press-releases/age-restrictions-alone-wont-keep-children-safe-online

Cyber Safety Project – Parent Tool Kit for Social Media Delay – This resource was developed by the Cyber Safety Project to support families in navigating the new under‑16 social media legislation from December 10th 2025 in Australia – Download Here

Digital ID: lessons from history – Paul G. Conlon is a senior engineer with expertise in electronic engineering, information technology, and digital identity systems, as well as the author of ‘Citizen One: The Case Against Digital Identity‘. In his book ‘Citizen One’, Paul makes a case against centralised digital IDs by using his technical understanding and family history of living in 1930s-40s Germany to highlight how such systems enable state control over the lives of citizens. – Watch this interview with Paul to hear more – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irQQWx4JlTw

AI Crash Report – By Julian Whatley. In this 3 part synopsis posted early 2026 on how AI is not sustainable, and the bubble is about to burst, Julian explains the timeline and reasons behind the problems of AI in its current form.
– Episode 1 – AI Crash Report: The Money Furnace
– Episode 2 – AI Crash Report: The Physics of the Collapse
– Episode 3 – AI Crash Report: What Triggers the Collapse

More episodes from Julian’s Channel can be found here. https://www.youtube.com/@Julian_Whatley

“Enshittification” with Cory Doctorow – Your Google results have become so bad that you’ve likely typed what you’re looking for, plus the word “Reddit,” so you can find discussions from actual humans. Your Facebook feed could be entirely irrelevant because the company decided years ago that you didn’t want to see what your friends posted. But, according to digital rights activist and award-winning author Cory Doctorow, this wave of online deterioration isn’t an accident—it’s a business strategy, and it can be summed up in a word he coined a couple of years ago: Enshittification.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7N4QocfMpg

Secure Messenger Comparison – Not all messenger platforms are equal for security and privacy. Here is a handy comparison table to assist you with the best choice of messaging services (Top tip – it is Signal, Threema or Session) – https://www.securemessagingapps.com/

AI could crack your password – Check your password now and update it if it not strong enough. Make sure you save your new strong password into a password manager

Check your password here – https://checkmypassword.com.au/

Privacy Is Like Broccoli – If you are just starting the journey to improve your privacy online, you might feel overwhelmed by all the information you recently learned. This is normal, don’t panic! Here is a guide to assist with your privacy journey – https://www.privacyguides.org/articles/2025/07/24/privacy-is-like-broccoli/

Privacy Activist Toolbox – This handy checklist from Privacy Guides is a handy guide to help with your journey to becoming more private and secure with your digital footprint. With everything from choosing the right tools to supporting your community and staying sovereign in your own integrity. There is plenty to think about, but remember, you only need to take one step at a time. https://www.privacyguides.org/en/activism/toolbox/#choose-your-tools

How to Disable Ad ID Tracking on iOS and Android, and Why You Should Do It Now – The ad identifier – aka “IDFA” on iOS, or “AAID” on Android – is the key that enables most third-party tracking on mobile devices. Disabling it will make it substantially harder for advertisers and data brokers to track and profile you, and will limit the amount of your personal information up for sale. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2022/05/how-disable-ad-id-tracking-ios-and-android-and-why-you-should-do-it-now

Alternative search engines for Google – The Google Search engine tracks everything you do online, AND you don’t have to use it. Here is how you can use an alternative search engine https://beconnected.esafety.gov.au/topic-library/articles-and-tips/alternative-search-engines-to-google

How does Google track me even when I’m not using it? Google can (and does) track your activity across many non-Google websites and apps. That may be surprising, even if you already know that when you use Google products like Google Search, Chrome, and YouTube, they collect a shocking amount of personal information about you. – https://spreadprivacy.com/how-does-google-track-me-even-when-im-not-using-it/

I Have Nothing to hide! – It’s become a default response from many to overreaching surveillance. When did privacy start being about having something to hide? It used to simply be about having the right to decide for ourselves who gets access to our data. But over the past decade we’ve lost that choice, and so much of our personal and sensitive information is shared without our knowledge or explicit consent. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hcqh0ZSza50

Social engineering is a manipulation technique that exploits human error to gain private information, access, or valuables. In cybercrime, these “human hacking” scams tend to lure unsuspecting users into exposing data, spreading malware infections, or giving access to restricted systems.
Attacks can happen online, in-person, and via other interactions – want to know more?
https://slnt.com/blogs/insights/social-engineering-tips-to-make-yourself-safe-from-this-hacking-tactic

Lock your Credit File to protect yourself from identity theft and Cyberfraud. Credit Savvy offers a free app that allows you to freeze your credit file from being checked, stopping potential creditfraud should you be a victim of a cyberbreach. There is a simple app to install and you can lock and unlock your credit file from there. But you do need to remember to unlock your credit file if you legitimately want apply for credit. Aside from 2FA / MFA, freezing your credit is the strongest way you have to protect yourself from credit fraud.
https://www.creditsavvy.com.au/savvyshield

Email can be intercepted and read by people you may not want to see what you have sent – This is known as an MITM (man in the middle attack). Read our handy link here on what this means to you and how you can avoid it – https://docs.almostunhackable.me/man-in-the-middle/

If you want to understand your digital footprint better and what ‘tracks’ you are leaving behind, take a look here – https://www.teachthought.com/the-future-of-learning/digital-footprints/

If you are using FREE antivirus, YOU are the product – Be aware AVAST Antivirus has been fined $16.5 Million Dollars for selling customer data collected through their Antivirus platform and Web Browser plug-in. This highlights the need to be very clear on what you sign up to online and how that service is going to make money

https://www.theverge.com/2024/2/22/24080135/avast-security-privacy-software-ftc-fine-data-harvesting

Offline Club Brings Young Adults Back to Real Life – This Dutch social movement holds local events where phones aren’t allowed, and creates containers in cafes for offline based interaction. https://takebackourtech.org/offline-club-back-to-real-life/

Firewalls Don’t Stop Dragons – An excellent resource for extensive instructions for cyber security. (for those geeks out there who want to go deep!) There is also a great Podcast and a Book to buy if you want a practical guide to follow. Click here to visit the Firewalls Don’t Stop Dragons Website.

All Things Secured – Josh Summers covers a variety of security topics and offers easy to follow tips and thoughts. Josh has a Youtube Channel and if you subscribe to his email you get a handy tip every week. Check out the website here

NBTV.media – Hosted by Naomi Brockwell has many great resourses on her site, including videos, how to’s, and her book. An easy to follow format for those that want to understand more about their online security and privacy. Visit her site Here

For a resource that focuses extensively on Cyber Wellbeing – Its Time to Log Off – https://www.itstimetologoff.com/ – This website is full of great resources on how to recreate your digital life with more balance.

Wikipedia has a page noting Privacy concerns with Facebook – This quite a long article to read, however even a quick skim will give you some context around your consideration to participate with any Meta platforms
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Privacy_concerns_with_Facebook

An EFTPOS Services that is good for the planet – GreenPay gives 50% of profits to help protect and restore the environment. With GreenPay, you can take payments online, in-store or omni-channel, plus enable subscriptions and more. Underpinned by leading security compliance, cutting-edge fraud protection and real-time reporting. All designed to integrate easily into your business, GreenPay is the only payment solution you’ll ever need.
Click here for more information – https://www.greenpay.au/