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Meet the Digital Defenders

Explore how each character represents a different part of the mission.

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Digital Defenders Coloring Book

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CyberSHIELD

Cyber safety education for learners and communities.

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CyberSHIELD Coloring Book

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Secure Your Systems Checklists

Unlock everyday cyber hygiene habits that drastically make you much safer online.

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Handle Data Carefully Checklists

Unlock checklists that empower you to own your data and keep it out of the wrong hands.

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Defend Continuously Checklist

Unlock checklists to ingrain cybersecurity into your daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual routines so that protection becomes second-nature.

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Ransomware, Extortionware & Malware

Understand urgent threats and safer next steps.

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Ransomware

Encrypting Ransomware

You can still use your device, but your files are unreadable and their file names or extensions have changed.

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Ransomware

Screen-Locking Ransomware

A ransom message appears as soon as the device turns on and you cannot access anything else on the device.

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Secure Your Systems Checklists

Prevent ransomware by adopting everyday cyber hygiene habits that drastically make you much safer online.

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Extortionware

Extortionware

Someone has gained access to sensitive or private information and is demanding payment or action to prevent it from being shared.

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Extortionware

Webcam Blackmail

Someone claims to have recorded a private or sensitive video during a web chat and is demanding money to keep it from being posted online.

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Malware

Removing Malicious Software

One of your devices has been infected with malware and needs to be cleaned and secured.

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Unauthorized Access

Account, device, and access concerns.

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Account

Hacked Email Account

Someone has accessed your email account without your authorization.

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Hacked Social Media Account

Someone has accessed one of your social media accounts without your permission.

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Social Media Least Privilege Settings Checklist

Unlock Social Media checklists for enforcing least privilege settings on all major platforms including X, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn.

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Personal Data & Account Safety Worksheet

Proactively prevent account compromises by protecting your accounts and personal data.

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Account

Hacked Online Bank Account

Someone has gained unauthorized access to your online banking account.

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Account

Hacked Virtual Currency Account

Someone has accessed your online cryptocurrency or virtual currency wallet without your permission.

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Account

Hacked Online Gaming Account

Someone has accessed your online gaming account without your authorization.

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Account

Hacked Online Shopping Account

Someone has accessed your online shopping accounts without your authorization.

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Device

Hacked Home Wi-Fi Network

Someone has accessed your home wi-fi without your authorization.

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Device

SIM Swapping

Your mobile phone suddenly stops working and it appears your phone number has been taken over by someone else.

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Data

Data Breach & Third-Party Exposure

Your personal data was exposed due to a company, school, healthcare provider, or service breach.

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Handle Data Carefully Checklists

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Device

Device Theft & Physical Access

Your device was lost or stolen and may expose accounts or data.

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Cyberbullying & Online Harassment

Support for online safety and documentation.

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Interact Safely Online

Proactive Steps for Interacting Safely Online

Proactively protect yourself and the ones you love from unsafe online interactions.

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Interact Safely Online

Cyberbullying

You or your child are being repeatedly targeted online through insults, threats, humiliation, or harassment, especially on social media, gaming platforms, or group chats.

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Cyberbullying Proactive Checklist

Create a proactive game plan to address cyberbullying.

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Sexual Exploitation

Someone is coercing, manipulating, or threatening you into sharing sexual content online.

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Sextortion Reporting

Someone is demanding payment or action to prevent personal sexual content from being shared.

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The Red Flags of an Online Sexual Predator

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Deepfakes

Realistic but fake images, videos, or audio of you have been created or shared to embarrass, exploit, manipulate, or harm your reputation.

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Online Harassment

You are being bullied or harassed online, including trolling, threats, or abusive messages.

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Cyberstalking

Someone is repeatedly stalking or monitoring you online and making serious threats to your personal safety.

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Outing

Someone has shared personal or private information about you online without your consent, such as secrets, personal details, or sensitive images.

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Fake Profiles

Fake accounts are being created to bully or harass you, or if someone has created a fake profile impersonating you.

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Fraping

Someone has accessed your social media account and posted content that causes emotional distress or damages your reputation.

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Catfishing

Someone is pretending to be someone else online in order to manipulate or deceive you into a personal or emotional relationship.

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Online Grooming

You or someone you know is a minor being targeted, manipulated, or groomed online.

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Inappropriate Content

You have encountered harmful or inappropriate content online.

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Revenge Porn (Non-Consensual Intimate Images)

A current or former partner has shared sexually explicit photos or videos of you without your permission in order to cause harm or distress.

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Bugs, Cameras, and Trackers

You believe someone is tracking you without your consent.

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Social Engineering

Spot manipulation before it becomes harm.

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Social Engineering

Phishing

You received an email or message that you believe may be a scam or malicious.

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Social Engineering

Vishing

You received a phone call that you believe may be a scam or malicious.

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Stay Safe from Scams

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Social Engineering

Smishing

You received a text message that you believe may be a scam or malicious.

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Fraud & Scams

Recognize scams and reduce risk.

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Stay Safe from Scams

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Fraud & Scams

Financial Account & Payment Fraud

Money was taken, payments were misdirected, or financial accounts were misused.

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Fraud & Scams

Financial Scams Reporting

What to do if you or someone you love is a victim of a financial scam

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The Red Flags of an Online Financial Predator

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Fraud & Scams

Identity Theft & Personal Data Misuse

Your personal, financial, medical, or government identity information was stolen or abused.

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Fraud & Scams

Investment, Cryptocurrency & Wealth Scams

You were scammed while trying to grow, protect, or invest money.

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Fraud & Scams

Employment, Education & Opportunity Scams

A job, scholarship, grant, or education-related offer turned out to be fake.

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Fraud & Scams

Shopping, Marketplace & Rental Scams

You were scammed while buying, selling, renting, or booking something online.

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Fraud & Scams

Impersonation & Authority Scams

Someone pretended to be a trusted person, organization, or authority to pressure you into acting.

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Fraud & Scams

Tech Support & Device Access Scams

Someone claimed your device was infected or unsafe and pushed you to act urgently.

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Fraud & Scams

Family, Romance & Emotional Manipulation Scams

Trust, fear, or emotional connection was exploited to get money or information.

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Fraud & Scams

Charity, Disaster & Public Crisis Scams

A scam exploits generosity, fear, or confusion during a crisis.

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Fraud & Scams

Access & Redirection Scams

You were tricked into going to a fake site or taking action through deceptive links or codes.

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Fraud & Scams

Recovery After a Scam

Money, accounts, or personal information have already been compromised and you need next steps.

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