Learn how to navigate the internet and use email while staying safe from fraudsters, scammers and other threats.
Free tutorial
3.9
Created by Centre for Research into Advanced Fraud and Future Threats
English
What you’ll learn
- At the conclusion of this course students will be able to identify common online threats and scams. Students will also be more equiped to navigate the internet in a safe and secure manner.
Requirements
- No prior knowledge is assumed and no specific materials is required to attend this course. It would be useful for students to have basic knowledge of surfing the internet, or using online systems such as social media, online banking or online shopping.
Description
This course, presented by the Centre for Research into Advanced Fraud & Future Threats (CRAFT), is designed to assist students in learning about threats that they might encounter online and to assist them in protecting their online identlty and using the internet in a safe and secure manner.
No prior knowledge is assumed and the course does not delve into the techniical aspects of the threats or technology. The course material is presented in video format and no additional materials are required to complete the course nor is any activities outside of the course materials required, or expected.
The course can be completed in less than 60 minutes.
Who this course is for:
- This course is best suited to students who use the internet to communicate with others, navigate social media and perform routine tasks such as online banking or shopping. This course is also for those who wish to learn more about being safe and secure while using the internet. This course is probably not for you if you are an advanced user who is aware of security concerns and actively utilises security procedures.
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Course content
1 section • 16 lectures • 40m total length
Start Here16 lectures • 40min
- Welcome01:47
- Introduction00:42
- How we use the internet02:42
- The Basics02:14
- AntiVirus and Malware01:59
- Security Updates02:04
- Passwords01:57
- Free WiFi04:44
- Online Scams05:52
- Emails04:25
- Phishing04:13
- Online entertainment01:04
- Social Media and posting photographs online03:11
- Backups01:12
- Summary01:25
- Conclusion00:44
