The Hack Attack Investigation resource is an interactive learning tool that has been developed by the Institute of Applied Technology Digital, in consultation with the NSW Department of Education through the NSW Digital Skills and Workforce Compact.
The investigation centres on a fictitious student, Kai, whose personal information has been compromised by a cyber hacker. Learners are challenged to examine information across a range of digital platforms, apps and tools, piecing together clues to understand how Kai's personal information was compromised.
Teachers can refer to the teacher guide at the bottom of this page to support use of this resource.
Before starting the activity, watch this video to hear from two cybersecurity professionals. They share their experiences working in cybersecurity, the types of problems they solve, the skills they use every day, and advice for young people interested in technology and cyber careers.
For the best experience use this resource in full screen mode. Select "Begin Investigation" then select the full screen icon in the top right corner of the resource.
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