CyberSafe™ Word World | Sugar Bubbles & Pickles
🏆 2026 Bronze Cybersecurity Education Award

The CyberSafe™
Word World!

Learn the secret words that keep you safe online — then play the game to show Sugar Bubbles & Pickles what you know! 🎮

🎮 Play the Game!
Sugar Bubbles and Pickles at a laptop learning cyber safety

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What is Cybersecurity? 🛡️

Cybersecurity means staying safe on the internet! Just like locking your front door keeps your house safe, cybersecurity keeps your computer, phone, and private information safe from sneaky bad guys! 🔐

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The Internet

A huge invisible world where computers talk to each other — amazing but we need to stay safe in it!

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Online Dangers

Some sneaky people try to trick you online — like villains in a video game trying to steal your info!

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YOU Are the Hero

When you know the rules, YOU become a CyberHero who can spot danger and protect yourself!

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Tell a Trusted Adult

If anything online feels weird or scary, ALWAYS tell a parent or teacher right away!

Your Cyber Dictionary

Learn the Words! 📖

These are the words in the CyberSafe™ Adventure game. Learn them now so you can be a CHAMPION! 🏆

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Phishing
say it: "FIH-shing"

When a sneaky person online pretends to be someone you trust to TRICK you into giving them your password or private information.

🐟 Think: FISHING! A bad guy is "fishing" for your info with a tricky hook. Don't take the bait!
Phishing is the #1 way bad guys trick people online. If a message feels weird — don't click!
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Password
say it: "PASS-word"

A secret mix of letters, numbers, and symbols that only YOU know — it's like a special key that unlocks your account!

🚪 Think: Your SECRET DOOR KEY! You wouldn't give your house key to a stranger, right?
The best passwords mix letters, numbers AND symbols — like a secret recipe nobody else knows!
Stranger
say it: "STRAYN-jer"

Online, a stranger is anyone you don't know in real life — even if they seem friendly or say they're a kid. You can't see who's really on the other side!

🎭 Think: A COSTUME! Online strangers can wear "costumes" — they might not be who they say!
Never share your name, school, or address with a stranger online — ever!
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Private Info
say it: "PRY-vit IN-foh"

Information that belongs ONLY to you and your family — like your full name, home address, school name, phone number, or passwords. Keep it secret online!

🎁 Think: A WRAPPED GIFT — some things are just for family, not for the whole world!
Your home address is so private that even online friends don't need to know it!
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Virus
say it: "VY-russ"

A sneaky program that gets into your device and causes trouble — slowing it down, deleting files, or stealing information. Like a cold — but for computers!

🤧 Think: A COMPUTER COLD! Safe clicking stops computer viruses just like handwashing stops germs!
Viruses often hide inside free game downloads. Always ask a grown-up before downloading!
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Malware
say it: "MAL-wear"

Short for "malicious software" — BAD software! Tiny villains hiding inside your computer trying to cause problems or steal things.

😈 Think: MAL = BAD + WARE = software. Put them together = BAD SOFTWARE!
"Mal" comes from the Latin word for "bad" — so malware literally means "bad stuff"!
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Scam
say it: "SKAM"

A sneaky trick designed to fool you! Scams promise something too good to be true — like "You won a free iPad!" — to steal your information.

🍭 Think: FAKE CANDY! It looks sweet and tempting but it's actually a trap. Too good = not real!
If "YOU'RE A WINNER!" pops up on your screen — that's almost always a scam. Tell a grown-up!
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Cyberbully
say it: "SY-ber BUL-ee"

When someone uses the internet or games to be mean to another person on purpose — sending hurtful messages or spreading rumors online.

🚫 Remember: Bullying is NEVER okay — online OR offline. Be kind with your words, even on a screen!
If someone is mean to you online, SAVE the messages and show a trusted adult. You're not alone!
Screen Time
say it: "SKREEN tym"

The amount of time you spend on phones, tablets, computers, and TVs. Balancing screen time with outdoor play, reading, and sleep keeps you healthy!

⚖️ Think: A BALANCE SCALE — too much screen time tips the scale. Keep it balanced!
Doctors say kids should balance screen time with at least 60 minutes of physical activity every day!
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CyberSafe
say it: "SY-ber SAYF"

Making smart, careful choices online that protect YOU and the people you love. Knowing the rules AND following them — even when no one is watching!

🦸 Think: Every SUPERHERO has a shield! YOUR online shield is knowing and using these rules every day!
YOU learning these words TODAY makes you officially CyberSafe! Teach a friend! 🫧

Always Remember

The 5 CyberSafe™ Rules 🌟

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Keep Secrets Secret

Never share your name, address, school, or passwords online.

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Stop & Think

Before you click anything, STOP — does this feel right?

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Tell a Grown-Up

If anything feels scary or weird online, ALWAYS tell a trusted adult.

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Be Kind Online

Treat everyone online the way you want to be treated!

Balance Your Time

Take breaks, go outside, read books, and get plenty of sleep!

Sugar Bubbles and Pickles ready to play CyberSafe Adventure

Ready to be a CyberHero? 🦸

You've learned the words — now TEST your knowledge! Play CyberSafe™ Adventure and show Sugar Bubbles & Pickles what you've got!

🎮 Play the Game Now!

Free to play  •  No sign-up needed  •  Grades K–5  •  Have the SWEETEST day! 🫧

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