Lesson 1: What is Phishing, and What are its Types?
It can feel scary when you hear about all the tricks and dangers online. But don’t worry—you have the power to protect yourself!
This lesson is about something called Phishing. Phishing is just a fancy word for when tricksters try to fish for your private information, like your passwords or money. They send fake emails, texts, or calls that look like they come from a bank, a friend, or a trusted company.
Here is the good news: These scams always leave clues!
You are smarter than the scams! Let’s start building your confidence and your shield.
Lesson 2: How to Identify Signs of Phishing Attempts
Now that you know what phishing is, it’s time to learn how to spot the fake messages!
Bad guys are getting clever, but they always make mistakes. This lesson will show you the red flags (🚩) you need to look for in emails, texts, and pop-ups. You’ll learn simple things, like checking the sender’s address or noticing strange typos.
We’ll turn you into a smart detective so you can quickly say, “Nope, not falling for that!” Protecting yourself is easy once you know what clues to look for.
Lesson 3: Individual Precautions to be Taken Against Phishing
Now that you can spot a phishing attempt, let’s talk about the simple steps you can take to block them completely!
This lesson focuses on giving you an impenetrable shield using a few easy-to-use tools. We will explain how to make sure you’re always using strong passwords and the crucial step of turning on two-factor authentication (that “second lock” on your account).
We’ll also show you why keeping your software and apps up-to-date is like always having the newest, best protection. These are simple actions that give you total control over your security. You have everything you need to be safe!