Cyber Safety for Seniors — 30 Lessons
Phones, internet, banking, shopping and social media explained slowly and clearly, so you can spot scams and stay safe online.
Welcome to the Digital World
Why digital safety matters, and what this course will teach you.
Understanding Your Smartphone
The parts of your phone that matter for safety, explained plainly.
Understanding the Internet — Browse Safely
How websites work and how to avoid online traps while browsing.
Apps and App Permissions
What your apps quietly know about you — and how to limit it.
Settings & Privacy Controls
Taking control of the switches that protect your privacy.
Email Safety & Phishing Emails
How to spot a fake email before it costs you money.
WhatsApp Safety & Fake Messages
Family impersonation, fake job offers and group scams.
Facebook Safety & Social Media Scams
Fake friend requests, prize posts and cloned profiles.
Online Banking Safety
Protecting your money when you bank from a phone or laptop.
QR Codes & Digital Payment Scams
Think before you scan — where fake codes send your money.
AI Scams, Deepfakes & Voice Cloning
When a familiar voice or face is not really your family.
Video Call Safety — Zoom, WhatsApp & FaceTime
Joining calls safely and spotting video call scams.
Fake Tech Support & Remote Access Scams
Never give a stranger control of your device.
Smartphone App Safety — Dangerous Permissions
The permissions seniors should always check and remove.
Software Updates & Backups
Never lose your photos, and close the holes hackers use.
Hacked or Scammed? Do These Things Immediately
Your emergency plan for the first hour after an incident.
Identity Theft Explained
How criminals borrow your name — and how to shut them down.
AI Scams, Deepfakes & Voice Cloning Explained
A longer look at AI fraud and how to verify what is real.
Online Shopping & Delivery Scams Explained
Fake parcel texts, fake stores and safe payment habits.
Online Banking Safety — Never Share Your OTP
The 'safe account' con and the one code you must never give away.
Smartphone Security for Seniors
A complete security check-up for your phone and digital life.
Cyber Safety for Seniors Certificate
Finish all 30 seniors lessons and pass the seniors cyber safety exam with 70% or higher to earn your own Cyber Safety for Seniors certificate.
Take the Seniors Cyber Safety Exam