Defend Your Network Against Cyber Threats
The Australian Institute of Cyber Security is excited to launch Cyber Invaders, an interactive educational game designed to introduce students, young people, and anyone new to cyber security to the fundamental concepts of digital defence.
How It Works
Cyber threats are falling towards your network. Each threat has one correct defence. Tap the right defence to stop it before it breaches your firewall. You have 3 shields. Build combos for bonus points!
The game features 10 different cyber threats including phishing, ransomware, malware, DDoS attacks, SQL injection, credential theft, data theft, insider threats, zero-day vulnerabilities, and social engineering. Each threat is matched with the appropriate defence mechanism:
- Phishing → Staff Training
- Ransomware → Backup
- Malware → EDR (Endpoint Detection & Response)
- DDoS Attack → Firewall
- SQL Injection → Patching
- Credential Theft → MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication)
- Data Theft → Encryption
- Insider Threat → Access Control
Educational Benefits
Cyber security education works best when it is hands-on. Cyber Invaders uses a familiar arcade-style format to teach players about common cyber threats, attack vectors, and defensive strategies in a way that builds intuition and awareness without requiring any prior technical knowledge.
The game reinforces key concepts from the Australian Cyber Security Centre’s cyber safety guidance, including recognising phishing attempts, understanding malware, protecting personal information, and building good digital habits.
Play Now
Cyber Invaders is free to use and requires no download or installation. It runs directly in your browser, making it easy to deploy in classroom settings or play at home.
Educators are welcome to incorporate Cyber Invaders into their digital literacy and cyber safety curricula. For information about AICS educational resources, school partnerships, or the Cyberkids programme, contact [email protected].