What to do After Identity Theft
If you have been the victim of identity theft or suspect that your information may have been compromised you need to secure your accounts and information immediately. This tip sheet outlines who to notify and how.
All About Malicious Apps
All about malicious apps: what are they, how to spot them, and how to avoid them. This resource was created by one of KnowledgeFlow’s fabulous high-school volunteers!
DEFUSE | digital literacy | disinformation | fake news | media literacy | Parents | seniors | teachers
How to identify misinformation, disinformation, and malinformation
From the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security, this awareness document outlines the types of false information and what businesses and individuals can do to investigate further and protect themselves against MDM.
5 Steps for Vetting a News Source
Created by the News Literacy Project, this infographic explains the steps you can take to vet a news source for signs of credibility.
DEFUSE | digital literacy | disinformation | fake news | media literacy | Parents | seniors | teachers
The CRAAP Test
CRAAP Test is helpful for the educator and the teacher to find out whether the source related to academics is authentic or not. The CRAAP Test is the acronym for Currency, Relevance, Authority, Accuracy, and Purpose. It is not easy to find out whether the source is trustworthy to use as a tool of research or not. Sarah Blakeslee has developed the CRAAP Test with her team at California University, Chico.
9-12 | curriculum | DEFUSE | digital literacy | disinformation | fake news | K-8 | media literacy | teachers
CTRL-F-Teaching-Resources
CTRL-F: Find the Facts is a program of CIVIX, which is a non-partisan registered Canadian charity dedicated to building the skills and habits of active and informed citizenship among school-aged youth. False and misleading information is rampant online, and people lack the skills and motivation to determine what to trust. To build the next generation of informed citizens, we need to adopt new ways to teach digital media literacy and source evaluation.
Mount Allison University
This guide was developed in concert with Fighting Fake News: Tips for Aspiring Truth Detectives, a presentation on fake news delivered by Sociology Professor Erin Steuter and Librarian Jeff Lilburn on 3 February 2017.
The presentation covered current examples of fake news, why fake news is on the rise, and how it has political consequences. It also provided an overview of tools individuals can use to identify and debunk fake news. This guide includes many of the resources discussed in the presentation.
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How to Spot Fake News
Critical thinking is a key skill in media and information literacy, and the mission of libraries is to educate and advocate its importance. IFLA has made this infographic with eight simple steps (based on FactCheck.org’s 2016 article How to Spot Fake News) to discover the verifiability of a given news-piece in front of you. Download, print, translate, and share – at home, at your library, in your local community, and on social media networks. The more we crowdsource our wisdom, the wiser the world becomes.
Know Your Worth on Social Media
This fascinating look into the business and money behind social media is an eye-opening activity. The slides below may be used in conjunction with the video.
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Code Words with Python – Lesson Plan by Canada Learning Code
Why is having a strong password important? Strong passwords help protect your information and identity. As phishing and social hacking become quite common, we need a way to generate secure passwords that we can still remember!
9-12 | app permissions | cyberday | K-8 | online gaming | OPC | Parents | personal information | privacy | pseudonym | security | students | teachers | video
Online Gaming Safety
This video, made by the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada, helps you stay safe when online gaming.
How to password protect a Microsoft Word/ Excel/ PowerPoint Document
How to password protect a Microsoft Word/ Excel/ PowerPoint Document.
9-12 | apps | cyberday | FAQ | K-8 | online games | Parents | privacy | privacy policy | privacy settings | safety | social media | students | teachers
The eSafety Guide
Learn about the latest games, apps and social media, including how to protect your information and report harmful content. Do a deep dive on the safety features of the most popular apps and games. How can you report someone? Key safety links. How can you report online abuse or block someone? How can you protect your personal information?
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Internet Safety for Kids and Families
Internet Safety for Kids and Families by Trend Micro. Includes resources for kids and parents, blog posts, webinars, tip sheets, and more.
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Cyber Academy for Kids
The Internet Safety Series for Kids age 7-10 by Trend Micro.
9-12 | article | co-op | contests | cyberday | education | funding | hackathons | internships | scholarships | students | teachers
BuildingU Resources
Check out BuildingU’s resources for high school students. Find funding options, internship opportunities and educational programs for high school students from around the globe.
ICTC Digital Dash
This summary highlights ICTC’s approach to jump starting digital careers through it’s K-12 offerings.
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Resolution on E-Learning Platforms
Classrooms have become increasingly networked environments that may put the privacy of children at risk. Specifically, these connected classrooms raise…
article | classroom | cyberday | government | IPC | K-8 | legislation | personal information | privacy | privacy law | school | teachers
What Students Need to Know about Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy – Grade 5
What Students Need to Know provides an opportunity for students and their teacher todiscuss why access to government-held information and…
9-12 | classroom | curriculum | cyberday | government | IPC | personal information | privacy | privacy law | schools | teachers
What Students Need to Know about Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy A Resource Guide for Grade 10 Teachers
What Students Need to Know provides an opportunity for students and their teacher to discuss why access to government-held information…
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What Students Need to Know about Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy
What Students Need to Know provides an opportunity for students and teachers to discuss access to government-held information and protection…
Young Adults Fraud Prevention Toolkit
This toolkit, created by the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, highlights the most prevalent scams targeting young adults, how to spot them…
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Cryptocurrency Scam Infographic from the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre
Learn about crypto investment scams and their various forms. This resource was created by the CAFC and its international partners.
“Malvertising”
See how scammers are purchasing web feed ads to target victims with a tech support scam. It’s sophisticated, professional looking and very difficult for software to block.
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The Unusual Activity on Your Account Email
This Scam Hall of Shame winner is “The Unusual Activity in Your Account Email”. This example is supposedly from Amazon, but this type of email is used by scammers to imitate all sorts of companies. Spot the red flags!
Media Smarts for Parents
Get a better understanding of the various activities kids and teens love to do online and learn comprehensive strategies and tips to help them.
Zoom
“Zoom is a cloud-based video communications app that allows you to set up virtual video and audio conferencing, webinars, live…
“Launched in 2009, WhatsApp is a free, multi-platform messaging app that lets users make video and voice calls, send text…
Facetime
“FaceTime is an app that supports video and audio calling between Apple devices or Apple to Android phones. It doesn’t…
Google Duo
“Google Duo is a free video and audio calling app made by Google. Duo relies on your phone number, enables…
Skype
“Skype is a service that enables people to make and receive free voice and video calls over the internet using…
Become a Cybersecurity Pro
If you are interested in pursuing a career in cybersecurity, here’s your go-to guide to salaries, job markets, skills, and…
Comp TIA
The cybersecurity job market is booming, but where to start? CyberSeek has detailed, actionable information for job seekers in this…
CybersecurED
An exclusive 10-part podcast series from cybersafety educator Claudiu Popa that looks at the myths and realities of EdTech in…
CISCO Threat Builders
Are you ready to join the defense against cyberthreats? Play this game to avoid threats and join the CISCO Bureau…
Cybrary
The leading cybersecurity and IT career development platform. Find courses for professional certifications to help you down your career path.
Cyber Threat Response Comic Part 2
The second part of Cisco’s thrilling comic book series about the Cyber Threat Response team and their quest for good…
Cyber Threat Response Comic Part 1
The first part of Cisco’s thrilling comic book series about the Cyber Threat Response team and their quest for good…
Restricted Intelligence
An entertaining video series that follows hapless office workers whose misadventures teach the importance of workplace cybersecurity.
Trend Micro – Targeted Attack
In this choose-your-own-adventure game, you must make tough choices to keep your company on-budget and safe as you launch a…
Trend Micro – Data Centre Attack
A choose-your-own-adventure game where you play the role of a CISO making tough decisions for a hospital as you try…
IBM Training
IBM’s repository of cybersecurity resources including a quiz to test your current know-how, training courses for students, career planning resources, and a…
Cisco Netacad
Cybersecurity courses developed by Cisco, from cloud and network security to cybersecurity essentials and IoT fundamentals.
Sans Cyber Aces
An online course that teaches the core concepts needed to assess and protect information security systems. Developed by the Sans…
The Crash Course
Want to get up to speed on in-depth cybersecurity quickly? Crash Course Computer Science will inform and engage you in…
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Éduquer à la cybersécurité
Cette formation a été développée en collaboration avec terry cutler, un expert canadien de la cybersécurité reconnu mondialement et cybernb,…
National Initiative For Cybersecurity Careers and studies
Are you a high school student looking for cybersecurity resources and information?
PicoCTF
Picoctf is a free computer security education program with original content built on a capture-the-flag framework created by security and…
Privacy Educators Program
Created by the fordham centre on law and information policy this robust resource includes a teacher training manual and complete…
CyberTitan
Cybertitan prepares middle and secondary school students with learning opportunities through hands-on simulated environments
AIC – Quebec
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The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC)
Information, tools and other resources—including the graphic novel Social Smarts: Nothing Personal!— developed to help educators, parents, librarians, and other…
Cyber Mission
Created by the U.S. Department of defence this challenging series of games will test your cyber skills.
Fight Back
These cool interactive games by Texas A&M University will make you think about cybersecurity will battling various villains.
Cyber.Org
CYBER.ORG and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) partnered to produce this cybersafety video series.
AAPI – Quebec
Development of sound practices in the dissemination of its image and information on the Net.
Toronto Metropolitan University
Parents’ & Guardians’ Guide to Cybersecurity. Empowering your kids in a digital world.
OIPC – Alberta
Lesson Plans and Activities for K-12 Education. These resources were developed with Canada’s federal, provincial and territorial privacy commissioners.
Safe Online Surfing By The FBI
Fun and interactive games for the K-8 crowd on topics like computer health, personal information and online safety.
Common Sense Education
At-home parent resources and classroom curriculum resources for all grades. This great source covers topics ranging from media sense to…
Getcybersafe.ca
Also available in French, this printable work book is loaded with fun activities for kids. All cybersafe resources are available…
Be Internet Awesome With Google
This complete package from Google includes an engaging game, classroom curriculum and the Be Internet Awesome pledge. A great place…
#CyberAMA Video
In this “Ask Me Anything” format we let the kids lead the discussion! Topics discussed included online gaming safety, handling…
UnHackThis
From KnowledgeFlow, an online challenge that will force you to do some quick research to solve a puzzle and unlock…
KnowBe4
This interactive children’s activity kit comes with a video and a workbook filled with pictures, games, and activities focused on…
PDF Guide
Everything you have ever wanted to know about PDF documents! Learn how to make one, when to use one and how to add a password.
Scam Red Flags
This visual will help you spot a scam regardless of whether it’s a phone call, text, email or any other method of contact.
Password Best Practices
This visual password checklist will remind you to ensure your passwords are secure.
The Ultimate Guide To Securing Your Devices & Accounts
Follow these 10 steps to secure your device and protect your personal information online by securing your accounts too.
KCF Educational Video Playlist
This playlist of four brief videos highlights KnowledgeFlow’s work with the Privacy Commissioner of Canada on Cybersafety by Design and Online Bullying.
CyberSecurED Privacy And Security In Education
This podcast series features discussion about the most pressing topics in cybersecurity in the educational sector. Thought provoking conversation with educators, administrators and security experts.
Youtube Caption Guide
This resource explains how to turn on closed captioning and other helpful YouTube tips for seniors and others who have hearing difficulties.
Tax Scams
In this radio interview, Claudiu Popa, KCF Co-Founder explains common tax scams to watch out for.
Bits And Bytes
In this video from our KnowledgeWise program, Claudiu Popa, KCF Co-Founder, describes where your data goes online and it is used in cyberfraud. Learn about protecting your personal information.
The Covid Relief Fund Email
This example demonstrates how scammers leverage current world events to trick victims.
The Frozen Account Email
This example of the typical “your account is frozen, click here …” scam email points out the typical red flags of such a scam.
the Fraud Department Call
This typical scam comes in many forms and often includes some correct personal information that makes victims let their guard down. Scammers will often use your name, address, part of an account number, a company name, etc. that gives their contact a sense of legitimacy.
The Reward Is Waiting Email
The lure of a prize or other reward is very tempting. Be on the lookout for claims of winning. These oftem come with requests for payment of taxes or shipping on a nonexistent prize.
Romance Scams
This tip sheet explains the signs of a romance scam. Be on the lookout when a new relationship seems too perfect!
Holiday Scams Part 4
In this 4 part series of tip sheets, we highlight the common shopping scams that are most prevalent during this busy time of year.
Holiday Scams Part 3
In this 4 part series of tip sheets, we highlight the common shopping scams that are most prevalent during this busy time of year.
Holiday Scams Part 2
In this 4 part series of tip sheets, we highlight the common shopping scams that are most prevalent during this busy time of year.
Holiday Scams Part 1
In this 4 part series of tip sheets, we highlight the common shopping scams that are most prevalent during this busy time of year.
Rental Scams
This tip sheet explains some of the common indicators of a rental scam.
Covid-19 Scams
This scam alert points out fraud related to the pandemic but scammers will use the same tactics regardless of the world event.
What To Do After A Breach
If you suspect your personal information has been compromised this tip sheet will explain what to do and who to contact.
Two-factor Authentication
This tip sheet explains Two-factor Authentication and how it keeps your accounts secure.
Phishing
This tip sheet explains the typical signs of Phishing which are scams designed to trick victims into giving personal information or $.
Password Management
This tip sheet highlights the best practices in password management to help keep your devices and accounts secure.
Online Banking
This tip sheet reminds you how to stay safe while online banking.
Malware
This tip sheet explains malware and how to prevent it.
How To Track Your Data
This tip sheet explains a simple but effective way of tracking which accounts have shared your email address with third parties.
How To Pick A Password Manager
This tip sheet explains what to look for when selecting a password manager program.
Facebook Privacy
This tip sheet reminds you how to secure your privacy on Facebook.
The Grandparent Scam
This tip sheet highlights the typical signs of a common scam that preys on seniors and is so common it has its own nickname.
Parental Guide
This guide lists some of the most important factors for parents to consider regarding their children’s cybersafety.
Cybersafety Travel Tips
As you head out on vacation there are 4 key things to remember to stay safe online while travelling.
Summer Cybersafety Tips
This reminder for students as they begin their summer vacation highlights key cybersafety steps.
Browser Cookies
This tip sheet explains browser cookies and how to block them.
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Secure Your Network
This step-by-step guide will walk you through the very important process of securing your home network.
Recovery Pitch Scams
This tip sheet explains what a Recovery Pitch scam is and how to spot it. Remember, scammers don’t always ask for $, sometimes they offer it!
Cybercrime Fighters Calendar
This 2022/2023 calendar from our CyberCrime Fighters program is a great daily cybersafety reminder for at home or at school. Nominate a CyberCrime Fighter today!
Just Hang Up
This quick reference is a key reminder for identifying scam callers. When in doubt “Just Hang Up”!
Just Delete It
This quick reference is a key reminder for identifying scam emails. When in doubt “Just Delete It”!
Be #UnHackable
This visual representation of KnowledgeFlow’s First Principles of Cybersafety outline how To Be #UnHackable.
Online Shopping Tips
This tip sheet is a reminder for how to shop safely when online.
Online Gaming Tips
This tip sheet is an important reminder for kids to stay safe when playing online games.
Tips To Stop Text Scams
Spot and stop a text scam in its tracks.
Discord Tips
This tip sheet outlines how to secure your Discord account.
Privacy Policy Tip
This quick reference is a reminder about reading the privacy policy before downloading.
Online Safe Search
This quick reference highlights how to ensure kids are searching safely.
Parental Control Layers
This reminder highlights the importance of layering your parental controls in order to make them effective.
New Device Tips
If your device is new there are a few things you need to remember to do!
Phishing-scams
This tip sheet highlights the typical signs of a phishing attempt.
Public Wifi Safety
This visual is a quick reminder for utilizing public wifi safely.
Encryption-Basics
This tip sheet explains encryption and why it’s important.
Malware Symptoms
Think your device has been infected by malware? Check this out.
Video Chat Safety Tips
From our KnowledgeConnect program this sheet highlights how to have video chats safely and privately.
