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Security Basics Learn the simplest security habits that protect accounts, devices and personal data. Phishing Recognize suspicious emails, messages and websites before entering passwords or payment data. Malware Understand what malware is and what to do if a device behaves strangely. Ransomware Learn what ransomware does and why calm first steps matter. Password Security Create and manage passwords more safely without needing technical background knowledge. Two-Factor Authentication Understand 2FA and why a second login step protects important accounts. Safe Browsing Browse the web more safely by checking addresses, warnings, downloads and suspicious pages. Fake Websites Spot fake shops, fake login pages and suspicious websites before entering data. Email Security Handle emails more safely by checking senders, links, attachments and login requests. Public Wi-Fi Security Use public Wi-Fi more safely in hotels, cafes, stations and other shared places.

Important guides

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The most important security entry points for beginners.

Phishing Recognize suspicious emails, messages and websites before entering passwords or payment data. Password Security Create and manage passwords more safely without needing technical background knowledge. Two-Factor Authentication Understand 2FA and why a second login step protects important accounts. Malware Understand what malware is and what to do if a device behaves strangely. Fake Websites Spot fake shops, fake login pages and suspicious websites before entering data.

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The German Cybersecurity structure mirrored in English with the same AskAlex components.

Phishing and scams

Phishing
Fake Websites
Email Security

Malware protection

Malware
Ransomware
Safe Browsing

Account security

Password Security
Two-Factor Authentication
Security Basics

Safer internet use

Public Wi-Fi Security
Safe Browsing
Email Security

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English cybersecurity pages that fit this topic.

Security Basics Learn the simplest security habits that protect accounts, devices and personal data. Phishing Recognize suspicious emails, messages and websites before entering passwords or payment data. Malware Understand what malware is and what to do if a device behaves strangely.

Academy

Security learning path

A guided security learning path is prepared for the English Academy.

Security Academy A beginner path for phishing, passwords, 2FA and safe browsing.

Downloads

Helpful checklists

Use checklists when you want to work carefully and avoid rushed decisions.

Phishing checklist Check suspicious emails and messages step by step. Password checklist Review your password habits calmly.

Tools

Small helpers

Privacy-friendly helpers for passwords and safer checks.

Password generator Create a strong password locally in the browser. Password strength checker Check password strength without storing it.

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