"People still click malicious links and open strange file attachments".

So, why bother talking about it. You cannot protect people from themselves.

OK. Start and shutdown in aeroplane mode. Switch off modem when you're not online! Before you do anything else after startup, hit delete the exit buttons! I believe much of this crap/garbage is created by the very security trying to sell us their services,i.e., we will not plant our malware if you pay us annualised fee? Da?

In my experience, as a disabled pensioner, Grammarly, e.g., will not F with your text? If you pay their exorbitant annual fee? They get you in with a free service, disable your word program which you allegedly own for life!?

Then set about their, move your text mischief, regardless of whether you can or cannot afford their paid service, which is no better than their freebie? If you cannot afford their paid-for program, never ever accept their freebie, you can't unsubscribe!?

If the type starts to wobble or cursor is moving. Hit the power button! Then restart as described and before you do any work, do an offline scan. Hope that helps.
Alan B.

P. S. This post was typed and posted after several attempts, given the number of times the already typed text was moved into previously typed text! And as long as that practice persists. Will never ever buy any of Robo Grammarly's paid-for programs, neither should you!

Maybe after I start pushing up daisies, I'll reconsider my position and advice? Let you know if I have a change of heart then!

Footnote. Heed ttbn's good advice. If you don't want it, don't know what it's about? Don't click on it. Be wary of links you need to click on! That's how they get in! Understand?
Alan B.

And note the Australian Government, especially the Australian Signals Directorate's

Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC), also helps anti-virus efforts.

This includes much more severe foreign country based cyber attacks (especially China and Russia) that the article author didn't mention.

See http://www.asd.gov.au/cyber

"The ACSC is a hub for private and public sector collaboration and information-sharing on cyber security, to prevent and combat threats and minimise harm to Australians.

We provide advice and assistance across the whole economy, including critical infrastructure and systems of national interest, federal, state and local governments, small and medium businesses, academia, not-for-profit organisations and the Australian community.

Specifically, the ACSC:

* responds to cyber security threats and incidents as Australia’s computer emergency response team (CERT)

* collaborates with the private and public sector to share information on threats and increase resilience

* works with governments, industry and the community to increase awareness of cyber security [and]

* provides cyber security information, advice and assistance to all Australians.

The cyber security threat

...While this digital age presents enormous opportunity, connectivity also brings exposure to cybercriminal activity. We provide advice and assistance to all Australians to help make Australia the safest place to connect online.

How we work

The ACSC began operations in 2014 as a collaboration between government agencies. Since then, and as part of the Independent Intelligence Review in 2017, the Australian Government identified the need to provide enhanced cyber security capabilities and a single point of advice and support on cyber security.

On 1 July 2018, the ACSC expanded and formally became part of ASD, which became a statutory agency. Australian Government cyber security expertise from CERT Australia and the Digital Transformation Agency moved into the ACSC.

The ACSC includes staff from the:

* Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission

* Australian Federal Police

* Australian Security Intelligence Organisation

* Australian Signals Directorate

* Defence Intelligence Organisation

* Department of Home Affairs Cyber Security Policy Division staff are collocated with ACSC staff to better inform policy advice for government.

The ACSC is based in Canberra but has offices across the country through the Joint Cyber Security Centre program."

Plantagenet

You’ve highlighted beautifully why al Qaddafi was spectacularly successful in dumping the world trade centre in NY with multiple hijacked aircraft.

Both the CIA and the FBI shared staff across agencies too to no avail. The CIA sat on critical intelligence applicable to FBI investigations into the terrorist attacks on USS Cole in Yemen, soon followed by the twin towers fiasco which was totally preventable.

History proves the more agencies involved, the less successful.

Dan

No Dan, it was not sharing what they had that was the problem!

They have different roles or functions. FBI, internal security. CIA external security and intell gathering. MI5 And MI6. similarly tasked. Federal police and ASIO, likewise?

Remember, some of those guys at the control of those planes where Christians!
Alan B.