What you'll learn
- Your passwords are your keys
- Spotting scams and tricks
- Privacy and your digital footprint
- Being kind and getting help
Lessons
1Your passwords are your keys
A password is like the key to your house. Make it long, a fun sentence or three random words ("purple-tiger-jumps-91") is stronger than "Rahul@123".
- Never share passwords with friends, even best friends.
- Use a different password for games, school and email.
- Turn on two-step verification with a parent's help.
2Spotting scams and tricks
Scammers pretend to be someone you trust or offer something amazing: free game coins, a prize, a cheap phone, or a "job" that pays for simple tasks.
- If it sounds too good to be true, it is.
- Never share OTPs, UPI PINs or card details. Real companies never ask.
- Don't click links in messages from strangers; check with a parent or teacher first.
- Only download apps and games from official app stores.
3Privacy and your digital footprint
Everything you post leaves a footprint that can stay online for years, and future schools and employers may see it.
- Keep accounts private and accept requests only from people you know in real life.
- Don't share your address, school name, phone number or live location publicly.
- Think before posting photos of yourself or friends; ask before sharing someone else's picture.
4Being kind and getting help
Cyberbullying is hurtful messages, posts or exclusion online. If it happens to you or someone you know:
- Don't reply or retaliate. Take screenshots as evidence.
- Block and report the account on the app.
- Tell a trusted adult: a parent, teacher or school counsellor. You won't be in trouble for asking for help.
- If someone asks you to keep secrets, send photos, or meet in person, stop and tell an adult straight away.
In India you can report cybercrime at cybercrime.gov.in or call the national helpline 1930 with an adult.
Hands-on lab: My online safety plan (with a parent or teacher)
- List the apps and games you use and check each one's privacy settings together.
- Make one password stronger using three random words.
- Turn on two-step verification for your main account.
- Write down two trusted adults you can talk to if something online feels wrong.
- Practise: how would you block and report an account on your favourite app?
Outcome: A personal safety plan and safer account settings.
Practice questions
Which password is strongest?
Answer: purple-tiger-jumps-91. Long, random words are hard to guess and easy to remember.
A message says you won free game coins, just send your parent's OTP. What do you do?
Answer: Ignore it and tell a parent. Never share OTPs; it's a scam.
Someone you met in a game asks for your school name and photos. You should…
Answer: Stop chatting and tell a trusted adult. Requests for personal info or photos are warning signs. Tell an adult.
The full graded assessment (6 questions, pass mark 70%) is in the platform.
Key terms
- Two-step verification
- A second check, like a code or app, on top of your password.
- Digital footprint
- The trail of information you leave online.
- Cyberbullying
- Using technology to hurt, embarrass or exclude someone.
- Scam
- A trick to steal money, passwords or personal information.
- OTP
- One-time password: a short code that must never be shared.
- Privacy settings
- Controls that decide who can see your posts and profile.
- Trusted adult
- A parent, teacher or counsellor you can talk to when something online feels wrong.
- 1930 helpline
- India's national cybercrime helpline number.
See the full cyber security glossary →
Official references
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