Be a Cyber Hero | Youth & Young Adult Edition Adapted for teens and young adults in the United States Why December is a high-risk month online December is not just about holidays and free time. For cybercriminals, it’s one of the most effective months of the year. More time online, more social activity, more […]
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Online Communities Are Shared Spaces Online communities bring people together around common interests. Games, learning, hobbies, support groups, and professional spaces all exist online. Because these spaces are shared, respecting boundaries is essential for everyone to feel safe and welcome. Cyber awareness helps you understand how your actions affect the community — and how community
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Not All Digital Threats Work the Same Way Many people use the terms phishing and social engineering as if they mean the same thing. They are related — but they are not identical. Understanding the difference helps you recognize risks more clearly and respond in a smarter way. Cyber awareness is about knowing how manipulation
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Trust Is Important — Verification Makes It Safer Trust is part of healthy relationships. Online, we trust friends, classmates, teachers, creators, platforms, and communities. But the digital world makes it easier for people to appear trustworthy without actually being who they claim to be. Cyber awareness helps you balance trust with verification. Why Trust Feels
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Urgency Is a Powerful Trigger Urgent messages are designed to make you act quickly. They often say things like: “Do this now.” “Your account will be closed.” “This is your last chance.” “Respond immediately.” Urgency reduces the time you have to think. Cyber awareness helps you recognize when speed is being used to bypass judgment.
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Telegram Is About Speed and Information Telegram is known for fast communication and large-scale information sharing. It combines private chats, group conversations, and public channels that can reach thousands or even millions of people. This flexibility makes Telegram powerful — and also requires awareness. Cyber awareness helps you use Telegram confidently while understanding how privacy,
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WhatsApp Feels Private — And That Shapes Behavior WhatsApp is designed for direct communication. Messages, voice notes, images, videos, and group chats often feel personal and informal. That sense of privacy is real — but it can also create the idea that conversations are temporary or consequence-free. Cyber awareness helps you use WhatsApp confidently while
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Snapchat Feels Temporary — But Responsibility Is Permanent Snapchat was designed around quick, disappearing communication. Snaps, chats, and stories feel private and short-lived. That design can create a sense of comfort — but it can also create misunderstandings about how digital communication really works. Cyber awareness helps you use Snapchat confidently while understanding its limits.
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TikTok Is About Discovery and Visibility TikTok is built around discovery. Videos are shown not only to friends, but to people you don’t know, based on interests, trends, and engagement. This is what makes TikTok creative and dynamic — and also what makes awareness especially important. Cyber awareness helps you enjoy TikTok while understanding how
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Your Online Reputation Is Built in Small Moments Social media is part of everyday life. It’s where people connect, share experiences, learn, and express themselves. Nothing about that is wrong. But just like in the offline world, how you act online shapes how others perceive you. Cyber awareness helps you understand that perception — without
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