NetSavvy masterclasses: Simplifying online safety this Cybersecurity Awareness Month

In an age of fast-changing technology, artificial intelligence and overload of false information online, knowing what to believe, protecting yourself against scammers and keeping yourself safe online may seem overwhelming. But at NetSavvy we equip internet users with the knowledge and skills to do exactly that – no tech background required.

For this year's Cybersecurity Awareness Month, held in October, NetSavvy is hosting a series of three onine masterclasses to help internet users keep themselves safe online.

Masterclass 1: Scammers are getting smarter. So can you.

• The recipe for a scam: how today's scammers manipulate you to get their hands on your money or personal details
• How AI is making it easier for scammers to catch you
• Scams you should know about: real-life examples
• Practical steps for protecting yourself

Masterclass 2: The password habits putting you at risk

• Why weak passwords or a variation of one password puts you and your personal information at risk
• How do I know if a password is strong enough?
• Don't have another password left in you? How to keep every account secure while only ever having to remember one master passphrase: we show you how a password manager works

Masterclass 3: What the hack?! Staying safe on WhatsApp

• How WhatsApp accounts get hacked
• Why strangers message you and the tricks people use to pretend to be someone else
• Practical steps for securing your account and protecting yourself, your contacts, and your children

All three sessions are priced individually at R195 each, but if you'd like to attend more than one, there are discounted options.

• Single session – R195
• Any two-session bundle – R312 (a 20% saving)
• All-access pass – R390 (attend all three sessions for the price of two)

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