A hand-picked collection of free tools, courses, and guides — from trusted sources — to help you feel confident and protected online.
All free, all trusted, all worth bookmarking.
Already on every iPhone, iPad and Mac. It saves passwords automatically, suggests strong ones when you sign up for new sites, and syncs across all your Apple devices. Go to Settings → Passwords to get started.
support.apple.com ↗Built into every Android phone and the Chrome browser on any device — including Windows and Mac. Saves and fills passwords automatically, checks if any have been compromised, and suggests strong ones. Go to passwords.google.com to see yours.
passwords.google.com ↗If you use Microsoft Edge on Windows, there's a password manager already built in. It saves passwords, suggests strong ones, and can alert you if a saved password has appeared in a data breach. Go to Edge Settings → Passwords.
support.microsoft.com ↗Enter your email address to see if it has appeared in a known data breach. Safe and trustworthy. You can also sign up for free alerts if your email appears in future breaches.
haveibeenpwned.com ↗Not sure if a link or file is safe? Paste it into VirusTotal and it'll scan it against dozens of security tools instantly. Brilliant for checking suspicious emails before clicking.
virustotal.com ↗Need a strong password right now without signing up for anything? Use this free online generator — no account needed. Create a random strong password in seconds and copy it straight into your built-in password manager to save it.
1password.com/password-generator ↗From quick reads to accredited courses — all free, all beginner-friendly.
The National Cyber Security Centre's official guidance for individuals and small businesses. Simple, reliable advice regularly updated by the UK's leading cyber security experts.
ncsc.gov.uk/cyberaware ↗Google's free online course covering the basics of staying safe online. You earn a certificate on completion — great for beginners and well worth sharing with family members.
learndigital.withgoogle.com ↗The Open University's free 8-hour course covering threats, protection, and privacy in plain language. Earns a free statement of participation when you complete it.
open.edu/openlearn ↗A widely-used free course that explains how AI works and how to use it safely. Really helpful for understanding the AI tools you encounter every day so you can make better decisions online.
elementsofai.com ↗Designed for families but genuinely useful for everyone. Covers how to think critically about what you see online, including AI-generated content and misinformation. Interactive and easy to follow.
beinternetawesome.withgoogle.com ↗A UK-based organisation providing free, practical advice on how to stay safe online. Covers everything from social media safety to online shopping and banking. Easy to read and well organised.
getsafeonline.org ↗Know where to turn if you think you've been scammed or your accounts have been compromised.
The UK's national reporting centre for fraud and cyber crime. Report a scam, get advice, or find out what to do if you've been a victim.
Forward any suspicious emails to report@phishing.gov.uk — the National Cyber Security Centre will investigate. Forward suspicious texts to 7726 (free).
If you think your bank details have been compromised, call your bank straight away using the number on the back of your card. Most banks have a 24/7 fraud line and can freeze your account instantly.
If you've been a victim of fraud, you are not alone and it is not your fault. Scams are designed by professionals to fool people. Report it — your report helps protect others too.