Rise of the Cyber Threats

crusaders of the code realm

Comic Book Meets Text Book!

Step into Rise of the Cyber Threats, where the excitement of a comic book meets the practicality of a textbook. Join a team of digital heroes on thrilling adventures as they battle cunning cyber villains. Along the way, uncover real-world cybersecurity tips and strategies to keep you safe in the digital world. Perfect for young readers and tech enthusiasts, this unique blend of action and education brings cyber safety to life in an engaging and memorable way.

Let’s Learn the Basics!

Gigabyte teaching kids about a cybersecurity checklist, standing confidently with a list on a tablet beside him.

Cyber Checklists

The Crusaders encourage readers to create a simple cybersecurity checklist. Glitch suggests steps like updating passwords, enabling multi-factor authentication, and recognizing phishing attempts. Gigabyte reminds everyone that consistent habits are key to protecting the digital world from harm.

Electra explaining deepfakes, pointing to a holographic screen showing a video with mismatched details.

Spot Deepfakes

Spotting a deepfake video requires careful observation! Look for odd details like unnatural blinking, mismatched shadows, or lip movements that don’t align with the words being spoken. If anything feels off, trust your instincts and verify the source before believing or sharing it.

Glitch teaching password security, standing confidently with screens in the background displaying glowing lock and key symbols.

Password Security

Glitch stresses creating strong, unique passwords to stay safe. He explains that good passwords are long, unpredictable, and include a mix of letters, numbers, and symbols. Glitch advises against using easily guessed details like birthdays and introduces password managers as simplified tools.

Gigabyte mid-air in a powerful protective pose, his cyber-enhanced suit glowing with circuits as energy pulses radiate around him, symbolizing his power.

Gigabyte

Gigabyte, the brilliant and commanding leader of the Crusaders, is a towering figure of confidence and intellect. Renowned for his genius in unraveling digital mysteries, he wields the unique ability to control electronic signals and command machines with a single thought. His sharp mind and unwavering dedication make him the ultimate strategist and a powerful force against cyber threats.

Her cyber-enhanced eyes glowing faintly, hinting at her unparalleled intelligence and ability to decode even the toughest digital threats.

Electra

A human-cyborg hybrid, she possessed a computer-enhanced brain that made her a powerhouse of information. Her sharp mind and ability to decode even the most complex encryptions made her invaluable, and she could invent gadgets on the fly, a skill that had saved the Crusaders on more than one occasion. Her unwavering determination and lightning-fast thinking made her the go-to problem solver in every critical mission.

Radiating energy and confidence. His streamlined suit crackles with digital energy, emphasizing his speed and agility as a fearless defender of the Code Realm.

Glitch

Glitch, the lightning-fast and fearless Crusader, is a whirlwind of speed and stealth, transforming agility into his greatest weapon against digital threats. With the ability to zip through networks and systems at a pace no enemy can match, he strikes before hackers even realize he’s there. His unmatched reflexes and quick thinking allow him to navigate complex digital landscapes, bypassing firewalls and uncovering vulnerabilities with surgical precision.


Steven's Inspiration

I created Rise of the Cyber Threats because my experience in cybersecurity—and as a parent—has shown me just how important it is to stay safe online. Kids today are growing up surrounded by technology, and while it’s full of amazing possibilities, it also comes with risks.

I wanted to create a story that not only captures their imagination but also gives them practical lessons to protect themselves. By blending exciting adventures with real-world scenarios, this book reflects my hope that young readers will feel empowered to navigate the digital world confidently, knowing they can be the heroes of their own online safety.

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