G5 Cyber Security|Security for
Awareness

A FREE INITIATIVE BY G5 CYBER SECURITY

Small habits.
Safer digital lives.

You don’t need to be a tech expert to be safer online. Learn simple ways to protect yourself, your family and the people you work with.

Explore the seven habits ↗Can you spot a scam? →
At home.At work.Every day.
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✉AN UNEXPECTED MESSAGE•••

“Your account will be
closed today.”

Click here now to keep your access.

Verify my account ↗
ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLE
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A moment to pause.A better decision.
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Pause. Check. Protect.

A LITTLE KNOWLEDGE
GOES A LONG WAY

Cyber security starts
with everyday choices.

Cyber security helps protect our devices and information. Security awareness helps us recognise risks and build safer habits, wherever we use technology.

YOUR EVERYDAY GUIDE

Seven habits.
Plenty of ways to be safer.

Start with the area that matters to you.
Open a category for practical steps.

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Responsible Access

Protect your way in.

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  • Use a different, long password for every account. A password manager can help you create and store them.
  • Turn on multi-factor authentication, or use passkeys where available. Never share a verification code.
  • Only access systems you own or have permission to use. Lock your screen when you step away.
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Responsible Scepticism

Pause before you trust.

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  • Be cautious of urgent requests, unexpected prizes and offers that seem too good to be true.
  • Verify requests for money or personal information through a contact method you already trust.
  • Do not let a message rush you. A familiar name, photo or voice alone does not prove who is contacting you.
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Responsible Browsing

Take the safer route.

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  • Check the full website address before signing in. Go through your saved bookmark or type the address yourself.
  • HTTPS encrypts your connection. It does not prove that the website or its owner is trustworthy.
  • Download software from its official developer or a trusted app store. Avoid unexpected pop-ups and download prompts.
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Responsible Media

Think before you share.

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  • Treat unexpected links, attachments and QR codes with care, even when they appear to come from someone you know.
  • Review who can see your posts. Avoid sharing details that reveal your location, routines or account recovery answers.
  • Ask permission before posting someone else’s photo or information. Check a story’s source before sharing it.
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Responsible Devices

Give your devices a little care.

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  • Enable automatic updates for your operating system, browser and apps. Use reputable malware protection.
  • Use a screen lock and enable device encryption. Keep backups and check that you can restore important files.
  • Before selling or giving away a device, back up your data, sign out and follow the manufacturer’s secure reset instructions.
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Responsible Reporting

Speak up. Get help sooner.

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  • At work, report suspicious messages and security concerns to your IT or security team using the agreed process.
  • If you entered a password on a suspicious site, change it through the genuine service and tell your support team.
  • Report a weakness privately to the system owner. Do not access more data, continue testing or publish sensitive details.
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Responsible Lifestyles

Make safer habits a shared habit.

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  • Talk with your family about scams and agree how to check unexpected requests for help or money.
  • Avoid private tasks on shared computers. Review old accounts, files and app permissions regularly.
  • Keep learning from trusted sources. Help someone else take one practical step towards being safer online.

PUT YOUR INSTINCTS TO WORK

Urgent message?
Slow things down.

A message says your bank account is locked. It includes a link and asks you to sign in immediately.

What’s your safest next step?

THREE SIGNS TO CHECK

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A sense of urgency

Pressure to act can stop you thinking clearly.

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An unexpected request

Be careful when asked for passwords, codes or money.

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A link you didn’t ask for

Go to the service yourself through a route you trust.

One sign is enough to pause and check.

MAKE A START TODAY

One small step.
Then another.

Pick a habit to try today. Your choices stay in this browser.

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CYBER SECURITY FOR YOUR BUSINESS

Help a business take
its next step.

Protecting businesses and families.
Practical support from G5 Cyber Security.

MAKE AN INTRODUCTION

Know a business that needs cyber security support?

Refer G5 to a client, colleague or business owner. We can discuss their needs and help them choose the right next step.

Refer a business to G5 ↗Opens an email draft. Review it before sending. Please arrange an introduction before sharing someone else’s contact details.

CYBER SECURITY FOR ORGANISATIONS

Request a quotation

Tell G5 Cyber Security what you need to protect or improve. We’ll review your request and get in touch to discuss the work and prepare a quote.

  1. Tell us what you needShare the service you’re interested in, your main concern and any deadlines.
  2. Agree what the work should coverWe’ll clarify what’s included so you can make an informed decision.

Tell us about your organisation

Please leave out passwords and confidential technical details.

Open the quotation form separately ↗

FREE TO LEARN. EASY TO SHARE.

Safer people.
Stronger communities.

Security for Awareness is a free educational initiative by G5 Cyber Security. We help people understand everyday cyber risks and make more informed choices online.

Want to bring cyber security awareness to your workplace, or have a suggestion for this guide? Get in touch.

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