Online security for beginners

Security Essentials for Beginners

Online security is easier than you think.

Learn how to spot scams, protect the accounts and devices you use every day, and respond if something goes wrong. You don’t need any technical background to follow it.

  • Spot suspicious messages, links and scams
  • Protect your accounts and devices
  • Know what to do if an account is hacked
Choose your edition

Want to help protect your family too? The Complete Family Edition adds two chapters about protecting children and elderly parents and relatives. Upgrade for €10.00 more.

Online security gets confusing when you have to make a quick decision.

An unexpected email arrives.

A message says there is a problem with your account.

Someone contacts you claiming to represent a company you know.

A warning appears on your phone or computer.

What should you trust? What should you ignore? What should you do next? The guide shows you what to look for and what to do next.

Illustrative example
DN Delivery Notice
no-reply@delivery‑track‑24.net
Your parcel is being held

A small customs fee is required before delivery. Confirm your address today to release the package.

https://delivery‑track‑24.net/pay?id=8871

Would you trust this message? The guide shows you the warning signs to look for.

What you’ll learn

By the end, you’ll know how to

Spot suspicious messages

Learn the common warning signs of phishing, scams, fake support messages and suspicious links.

Protect your accounts

Use stronger passwords, two‑factor authentication and better everyday security habits.

Handle links and attachments more safely

Know what to check before opening something unexpected.

Secure the services you use

Follow practical guidance for Gmail, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and your phone.

Understand malware

Learn what malware is and the basic habits that help protect you from it.

Respond if you get hacked

Know what to do if someone gets into one of your accounts.

Protect the accounts and devices you use every day

Accounts and devices
GmailYouTubeInstagramFacebookTikTokMobile phones
Security basics
PasswordsTwo‑factor authenticationAntivirusLinks and attachments

The guide includes step‑by‑step guidance for these services, along with security habits you can use more broadly.

Choose your edition

Choose the guide that fits you

The Personal edition contains the complete guide for protecting yourself online. The Complete Family Edition includes the full guide plus two chapters about protecting family members.

Personal edition

For your own online security

€19.99

The complete core guide.

Complete Family Edition

For you and your family

€29.99

Everything in Personal edition, plus:

  • Protecting Your Children Online
  • Protecting Elderly Parents and Relatives Online

Upgrade for €10.00 more.

Check your security basics

The guide explains each of these topics and gives you practical steps you can follow.

Common questions

Yes. It assumes little or no technical knowledge. Terms such as phishing, malware and two‑factor authentication are explained as they come up.

Scams and phishing, fake tech‑support attempts, malware, passwords, antivirus, two‑factor authentication, links and attachments, account and phone security, and what to do if you get hacked.

There is step‑by‑step guidance for Gmail, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and mobile phones.

Everything in the Basic edition, plus two additional chapters: Protecting Your Children Online and Protecting Elderly Parents and Relatives Online.

There is a shortcut checklist for readers who want to start with the most important actions.

Feel more confident about what you do online.

Learn what to watch for, how to protect your accounts and what to do if something goes wrong.

Your selected edition is used at checkout. The Complete Family Edition costs €10.00 more and adds two chapters about protecting family members.

Personal edition
€19.99€29.99