Gaming
Staying Safe While Gaming
Gaming can be a great way to chill out and spend time with friends, but there are some risks to…
Healthy Gaming Habits
Do you feel the strain after gaming for a few hours? We’ve put together some some healthy gaming habits for…
Loot Boxes, Gacha and Gambling in Gaming
Have you noticed any gambling elements when playing video games? There is a rising concern that gambling-like features like loot…
Billie on … Inclusion in the Esports Industry
Meet Billie, who is a member of the Young Scot Creator Collective, a group of young people who make videos…
Gaming: Chat Rooms and Forums
#DigiKnow…how to stay safe when it comes to in-game chat, online communities and forums? Have a look at our guide…
Misinformation
How to Spot Deepfakes and Misinformation
It’s now possible for people to create very convincing fake videos using AI technology. But do you know how to…
How to Have a Conversation with Someone Who Believes Fake News
Here are some things to remember when having a conversation with someone who believes fake news!
How to Fact Check
Fact checking is a key part of Digital Literacy and can help fight the spread of damaging misinformation. Here’s our…
How Online Bots Spread Fake News
Bots exist everywhere online, and they can be good or bad! Find out how they are they used to spread…
Artificial Intelligence
What is Artificial Intelligence (AI)?
You might have heard alot about Artificial Intelligence (AI) recently, with the rise of Snapchat AI and ChatGPT, but what…
Scams
Avoiding Phishing Scams
Gareth, a Young Scot volunteer, gives us his top tips for avoiding phishing scams!
What to Do if You Get Hacked
#DigiKnow…what to do if you get hacked? Here’s our information on how to protect yourself online, how to know if…
How to Avoid Getting Totally Scammed
In association with Citizens Advice Bureau, check out how to avoid getting scammed, what you should do if you’ve fallen…
Phishing Scams: What You Need to Know & How to Avoid Them
In this article we share some tips on how to avoid being scammed, as well as what to do if…
What is a Cyber Scam?
Cyber scams are scams that are carried out online. This could be through things like phishing emails, dodgy websites, or…
Avoiding Scams & Protecting Your Money
Scammers are getting creative with the ways they try and steal from you, Here’s how to stay one step ahead…
Social Media
Stay Safe on Social Networks
Learn more about how to stay safe on the social media apps and sites you’re using, with this great information…
How to Stay Safe on TikTok
Check out our guide to learn more about TikTok’s approach to safety, privacy, and security.
How to Stay Safe on BeReal
BeReal, a new social media app, is growing in popularity. Have a look at our guide on staying safe while…
Four Tips for Being Safe on Social Media
It’s important to make sure you’re safe when spending time online. Here’s how.
How to Talk to Your Parents About Social Media
Are your parents or carers using social media? Whether you are on the same sites or not, it’s important to…
Do You Know What You’re Sharing on Facebook?
Reading the T&Cs is something we can all be guilty of skipping, but do you know what happens to the…
Young Scot Magazine
Read Our New YS Magazine
We’re excited to share our new YS Magazine, by Young Scot for 11 to 12-year-olds!
Learning Opportunities
Learning isn’t just exclusive to being at school… Find out about loads of ways you can learn outside of the classroom and even pick up a new qualification.
Scroll through for games, courses, and opportunities to help you boost your cyber skills…
Cyber Attack!
An immersive group training experience to develop your understanding of the organisational-wide impact of a cyber attack.
CyberFirst
Learn more about GCHQ’s CyberFirst, a programme designed to identify and support talented young people through their education and prepare…
Learn More About the World of IT
There’s lots of IT courses available to try on Alison.com