How to protect yourself

Be aware of foreign interference online, at home, at work and while travelling overseas.

Privacy and safety online

Learn how to protect yourself from foreign interference when using the internet or social media.

Disinformation

Find out what disinformation is and how it can affect elections, communities and daily life in Australia.

Pressure to return to country of origin

If you're being pressured to return overseas or threatened with charges, we'll investigate to help protect you from political harm.

Overseas travel

Learn how to stay safe overseas and what to do if you experience foreign interference while travelling.

Risks at Australian universities

Advice for students and workers about foreign interference risks at Australian universities and how to report concerns.

Diplomatic activity

Know what to do if you think foreign diplomats in Australia are acting against our national interests.

Foreign interference in Australian communities

Ask yourself these questions.

A person is shown thinking, surrounded by a loop of four questions: Is the activity directed by a foreign government? Is it secretive? Does it harm Australia or people in Australia? Is it threatening? Arrows labelled ‘If yes’ link each question in a cycle. If any answer is yes, contact the National Security Hotline: 1800 123 400.

How to protect yourself

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