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The organisation says cyber security incidents cost Australian businesses up to $29 billion each year, with almost one in three Australian adults impacted by cybercrime in 2018.

Monday marks the start of Stay Smart Online Week, an annual initiative to raise awareness about online security and the impact of cybercrime on the community.

Major Australian businesses including ANZ, Westpac, St. George, Bank of Melbourne and BankSA will change their homepages to black and white for the day to draw attention to the threat of cybercrime.

They will be joined by hundreds of other businesses, government agencies, associations and community groups which will display black and white imagery on their websites and social media during the week.

Head of the Australian Cyber Security Centre Rachel Noble said taking extra care online was paramount, given the alarming statistics.

“These statistics make it clear that cyber criminals are increasingly active and,
unfortunately, increasingly successful,” she said.

“As the internet approaches its 50th birthday and we reflect on all the benefits it’s
delivered, we also need to recognise the threat: cyber criminals are trying to steal your
money, your data and even your identity.

“The tactics and techniques of cyber criminals are constantly evolving. If you are
connected to the internet, you are vulnerable to cyber criminals.”

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Minister for Defence Linda Reynolds said protection against cybercrime is the role of governments,
industry and individuals.

“The Australian Cyber Security Centre sees hundreds of reports daily from businesses,
families and individuals who have fallen victim to scams, ransomware, sophisticated
fraud or the theft of their intellectual property,” Ms Reynolds said.

“We want to reverse these statistics, but this is a challenge that can only be overcome
by working together.”

Stay Smart Online Week runs from October 7 – 13.