SECURITY CENTRE

Welcome to the BigPond Security Centre, where you'll find everything you need to know about staying safe online with BigPond.

Why is it important to stay secure online?

To ensure the safety of your family, safeguard information on your computer, protect your personal details and restrict unauthorised use of your computer. See more about the importance of online security.

What do I need protection from?

Spam, viruses, hackers, thieves, strangers and more.

How can I protect myself and my family?

Follow our four-step guide to protecting yourself online, and you'll go a long way to ensuring you're secure.

Is the email I received really from BigPond?

Have a look at our checklist to help decide.

Is it safe to shop online?

Online shopping can be a safe experience - if you're not sure about it, check our tips for buying online.

More answers about security

What is phishing and how do I avoid it?
Is online banking safe?
Is it safe to use file-sharing programs to download movies and music?
What's the difference between BigPond Desktop AntiVirus, Mail AntiVirus and the network virus filter?
What's the difference between BigPond Spam Filter and the network spam filter?