Chooseday 2nd December, Choose to be Cyber Safe 🛡️
- GoodCompany Team
- 18 minutes ago
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Good Morning,
As we head into the summer season — with holidays, online shopping and more time spent on social media — it’s a great moment to pause and choose to be cyber-safe. Cyber threats in Australia continue to rise, and the risks are real.
🔎 Cyber Safety Stats
The recent Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) 2024–25 report shows there were over 84,700 cybercrime reports — that’s roughly one report every six minutes. Defence Ministers
For small businesses, the average cost per cyber-incident rose to about AUD $56,600 in 2024–25. Defence Ministers
According to the latest Australian Institute of Criminology (AIC) “Cybercrime in Australia 2024” survey: 47 % of respondents experienced at least one form of cybercrime in the past 12 months — including online abuse, identity theft, malware or scams. Home Affairs Ministers
Because cyber-crime is no longer rare — it’s common — simple precautions can make a big difference.
✅ 3 Easy Ways to Be Cyber-Safe This Summer
Use strong, unique passwords + enable multi-factor authentication (MFA)
Avoid reusing passwords across multiple sites, and whenever a login offers MFA (e.g. a code or push notification), turn it on. This simple step dramatically reduces the risk of account take-overs.
Keep your software and devices up to date
Many cyber-attacks exploit vulnerabilities in outdated software. Regularly updating your operating system, apps and security software closes those loopholes.
Be skeptical of unexpected emails, messages or online ads — especially anything asking for money or personal info
Phishing scams and fake websites remain a key gateway for fraud. If something feels off — a too-good-to-be-true deal, an urgent request for payment, or a link from an unknown sender — pause and verify before you click or respond.
💛 How You Can Support Online Safety This ChooseDay
This ChooseDay, you can also help make the internet safer for vulnerable communities by supporting charities that protect and empower people affected by cyber-based exploitation or abuse:
Sponsor a primary-school student’s well-being journey through Souths Cares — helping build resilience and safe online habits from a young age.
Help children who’ve survived online sexual exploitation with a care package through International Justice Mission Australia — offering support to those most at risk.
Support safe digital communities by backing ReachOut Australia — ensuring online forums remain a positive, protective space for young people.
📣 Want to Go Further? You Can Also Encourage or Join the Summer of Cyber Program
Our friends at cybersecurity firm CyberCX are running the Summer of Cyber Program — giving SMEs, startups and nonprofits in Victoria free access to cyber security support between January and March 2026. It’s a great chance to build stronger defences, develop security policies and build a cyber-aware culture.👉 Whether you’re part of a small organisation or just keen to boost your personal cyber resilience — this program is worth a look.
Stay safe online this summer — and let’s help protect our communities too.
The GoodCompany team.
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