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Michael D. Lovelady
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Valerie J. Creasman
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Pearl B. Hill
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What You’ll Learn
17 Lessons • 11 topics • 9 Enrolled
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Lesson 1. Welcome & About This Course
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Lesson 2. How to Use This Course
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Lesson 3. What Online Scams Are (And Why They Work)
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Lesson 4. Common Types of Scams
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Lesson 5. Spotting Scams in Messages & Calls
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Lesson 6. Phishing Messages Explained
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Lesson 7. Links, Websites, and Fake Pages
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Lesson 8. Understanding Passwords
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Lesson 9. Strong & Unique Passphrases
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Lesson 10. Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
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Lesson 11. Why Updates Matter
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Lesson 12. Privacy vs. Security: What is the Difference?
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Lesson 13. The Truth About VPNs (Virtual Private Networks)
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Lesson 14. Simple Safe Internet Practices
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Lesson 15. If You’re Unsure, Stop and Check
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Lesson 16. How to Report a Scam in Australia
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Lesson 17. Summary & Staying Safe Online
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What you’ll gain from this course?
Simple, practical skills to help you stay safe online — at your own pace.
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Learn how to recognise common scams including phone calls, emails, text messages and fake websites before they cause harm.
Check Emails & Messages Safely
Understand how to identify suspicious messages and phishing links, and what to do before clicking or replying.
Create Strong Passwords
Learn simple ways to create strong, unique passphrases and understand how password managers can help keep your accounts.
Protect Your Accounts
Discover how extra security steps like multi-factor authentication help protect your online accounts, even if a password is compromised.
Know What To Do If Something Goes Wrong
Find out what steps to take if you think you’ve been scammed, including who to contact and how to report it safely.
What is Digital Academy?
Digital Academy is an easy-to-use online learning platform created by Techie Gurus to help older Australians stay safe and confident in the digital world..
Digital Academy is part of our commitment to support and empower the community through free cyber security education, funded by the Australian Government.
Bring Digital Safety to Your Community
We believe every Australian senior deserves to feel confident online. If you are part of a local club, library, or community group, our South Australian team can provide a face-to-face group session at no cost. For individuals looking to start right away, our online course is ready whenever you are.
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You can start learning straight away, at your own pace, from the comfort of your home. Whether you complete one short lesson or explore the whole course, every step helps you feel more confident and in control online.
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