{"id":2068,"date":"2012-06-26T05:05:27","date_gmt":"2012-06-25T19:05:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.techdaily.com.au\/b2\/?p=2068"},"modified":"2012-06-25T23:09:41","modified_gmt":"2012-06-25T13:09:41","slug":"internet-security-eofy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/techdaily.com.au\/b2\/internet-security-eofy\/","title":{"rendered":"Internet Security and EOFY"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Chances are you\u2019ll be sorting out your tax return in the coming months and if like many you\u2019ll be doing it online there\u2019s a few things to watch out for.<\/p>\n<p>Cyber criminals love tax time. \u00a0Like any other big event they\u2019ll use it to try and trick you into visiting fake websites hoping to steal information so AVG Australia has provided the following tips\u00a0to help you safely file your\u00a0tax\u00a0return this year:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Use the end of financial year to review your personal or business online security systems to ensure your protection is fully and automatically up to date \u2013 on all computers, phones, other mobile technologies, plus USB and other memory devices from which you will gather, store and send your financial information.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Do your homework by reviewing the ATO and SCAMWatch online security pages.<\/li>\n<li>In communicating with your\u00a0tax\u00a0advisor, consider creating a password protected Zip file of your financial data.<\/li>\n<li>Always open your e-Tax\u00a0filing directly from the ATO\u2019s site (<a href=\"http:\/\/email.erelease.com.au\/wf\/click?upn=jsmq4ETA8vWHcPcezuXj8pfq2ZFt1Rirsu7S0Zc3Yzo-3D_diS2Z65q3OkoKPsjgGp5n7whnrQit6j7m6Quje5fG0hpHiHl3-2BDEM4jfOgQjmzfhzmQCdUQHnehaeYIdaSSC7Vj0YgKO-2BQNATwH1xLswReSaWM0WciNrbEFOZIwy6QX-2Brgu5YjVamy0xF2-2BH8Nqcmhv2-2BTJP4u74t8tzvSIgVHqIqs8v5ijiLa-2BGW9jY-2BsHn7htBeMKDAmBPHdZSC-2BQCxQ-3D-3D\" target=\"_blank\">www.ato.gov.au<\/a>); never click through to the site from an email invitation. The filing of\u00a0tax\u00a0returns directly via the ATO\u2019s e-Tax\u00a0service is secure.<\/li>\n<li>Always use a trusted WiFi or Ethernet connection from your home or office to file your\u00a0tax\u00a0return \u2013 never use a public WiFi without a firewall in place and Internet security installed.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Be cautious of anything that you haven\u2019t directly requested and only respond to those communications you\u2019ve initiated.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Delete all related emails from your server once you\u2019ve filed your return.<\/li>\n<li>While the ATO uses emails and SMS for service alerts, it will never request the confirmation, update or disclosure of confidential personal details. If you receive suspect communication from \u2018the ATO\u2019 or any other \u2018government department\u2019, do not click on any links in an email or answer phone questions. Report it immediately to the ATO<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>AVG\u00a0(AU\/NZ) has a comprehensive range of security tips on its web site at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/email.erelease.com.au\/wf\/click?upn=jsmq4ETA8vWHcPcezuXj8klQ8YoM7FoRuDbMj-2BC1saqw-2FJ1ImU3x0cFxzn20RVuOEtstHKmRbLpasjmH9tPq0g-3D-3D_diS2Z65q3OkoKPsjgGp5n7whnrQit6j7m6Quje5fG0hpHiHl3-2BDEM4jfOgQjmzfhzmQCdUQHnehaeYIdaSSC7b4OMLKALyQdL8zMrCyg-2FB-2FErqFLTgPQD4J2r1jME8OX7WbfPaJDiNY5XKDL6gAoyQY9iYKC0UmBkkVuqvcpRBKzW5LSqdpLJfM-2F862IOWpbGjskm-2FSZ2NnX6j04VaCqFg-3D-3D\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.avg.com.au\/<wbr>resources\/security-tips\/<\/wbr><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chances are you\u2019ll be sorting out your tax return in the coming months and if like many you\u2019ll be doing it online there\u2019s a few things to watch out for. 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