Year 9 LEAP: Quantum Cyber Investigation

Through hands-on challenges, students applied their digital literacy skills to real-life learning scenarios and explored ideas about cyber safety and cyber security. 

Students reflected on their experiences and shared the following insights:

• Sakina A. — “Looking through bank data, digital footprints and security footage felt like real cyber-detective work.”
• Ammaar M. — “Everything we do online can be used to identify our location, so we should always be careful when sharing information online.”
• Maysaan A. — “Simple social media posts can be used to track people and discover where they were at a particular time.”
• Abdullah R. — “The timing of posts, landmarks in pictures and even comments can allow someone to track where you are and what you are doing.”
• Joudy G. — “Hackers can use even the smallest piece of information to get one step closer to harming you.”
• Hiba S. — “Every online action leaves a trace. The excursion made cybersecurity feel real instead of just theoretical.”
• Farzana R. — “We should be mindful about what we post online and ensure that we do not share too much information publicly.”
• Selena B. — “Small online mistakes can quickly lead to serious consequences.”
• Amaya I. — “I learned that everything you do on the internet can be tracked.”
• Maheen M. — “Your digital activity can always be traced and can have an impact on your life.”
• Safwan J. — “Images you post can reveal information about you and show how easy it is to track someone online.”
• Eeman B. — “Anything you post online can lead to more details being discovered.”
• Elana Z. — “Every action leaves a digital footprint, even when people think it is private.”
• Muneeb M. — “Even a picture can reveal your location, so it is important to keep your life private online.”