Protecting your Digital Footprint

A digital footprint is the trail of data you create while using the internet. ​It includes the websites you visit, the emails you send, and the information you submit online.

Learn more about what your digital footprint is, how to protect it and how to avoid being a target for scammers with our lessons below:

Lesson 1: What is your digital footprint?

Lesson 2: Angler Phishing

Lesson 3: Gen AI

Lesson 4: Social Media for you and your family

Test your knowledge

Lesson 1: What is your digital footprint?

Watch the video - What is a digital Footprint?

Test your knowledge.

Tip: Click pause if you need a little more time to read the questions and answers. 

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Managing your digital footprint involves being mindful of what you share online, using privacy settings, and regularly reviewing your online presence.

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Lesson 2: Angler Phishing

Watch the video - How to spot an Angler Phish Attempt:

Angler Phishing is a cyber attack targeting individuals on social media platforms, online forums, or other online communities.

What are the main things to look for on a social media account to make sure it's legit? Always scan for S.C.A.M!

Phishing

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Angler Phishing is a form of phishing attempt where the cyber criminal might spoof as a customer service representatives on social media platforms

Read more about Angler Phishing here ->

Lesson 3: Gen AI 

Watch the video - GenAI:

What's the difference between AI and GenAI, and how is it revolutionising the workplace, creativity and our daily lives?

One of the biggest risks of GenAI technology is that it can be used to power AI cybercrime, making it easier for criminals to launch sophisticated attacks against organisations and individuals. 

 

AI

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GenAI technology is growing at an exponential rate. Learn more about its capabilities.

Learn more about GenAI and how to protect yourself and workplace ->

Lesson 4: Social Media (& Social Media for Teens)

Watch the video - Social Media

Social media makes us more vulnerable than ever by giving scammers a window to view our life stories. Watch the video to learn more about how to protect yourself online. 

Beware of what you share!

Young people are increasingly using a growing number of social media platforms. Here is a sneak peak of a video we shared as part of a Social Media for Teens course, share this with your friends and family and make your community cyber secure. 

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While Social Media makes it easy to stay connected, it can lead to some dangers online.

Learn how to manage social media safety > 

Young people are native screen users, here are some tips you can share with your friends and family. 

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with Bec & Benji