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Hack the Hackers: Senior Edition — A scam-spotting game designed to empower seniors with confidence and digital safety skills.

🌐 Play Online: [Hack the Hackers: Senior Edition](https://cybersecuritymom.github.io/Hack-the-Hackers-Senior-Edition/

Hack the Hackers: Senior Edition

A gentle, confidence-building Capture-the-Flag for seniors and families. No installs. No logins. Just click, read, and choose the safest move.

What this teaches

• Spotting common scams: grandparent scam, fake package texts, Medicare fraud, tech support pop-ups, bank/benefit phishing, romance & gift card scams.
• Simple actions: pause • verify • delete • report.

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How to run it (fast)

Option A: Open locally

1. Download this repo as a ZIP (Code → Download ZIP).
2. Double-click index.html to open it in your browser.

Option B: Publish with GitHub Pages (free)

1. Create a new repo named Hack-the-Hackers-Senior-Edition.
2. Upload these files (README.md, index.html, ANSWERS.md, facilitator_script.md, certificate.html).
3. Go to Settings → Pages.
4. Under “Build and deployment”, choose Deploy from a branch.
5. Branch: main • Folder: /root. Click Save.
6. In ~30–60 seconds, your site is live at https://YOUR-USERNAME.github.io/Hack-the-Hackers-Senior-Edition/.

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How to play (in the room)

• Open the web page on a projector or share the link.
• Read each scenario out loud. Let players vote (hands up, colored cards, or just call it out).
• Click the answer. The page gives instant feedback and tips.
• Celebrate good catches. If someone misses one—no shame, just a lesson.

Accessibility: Large text, high contrast, no scrolling needed on laptop screens, keyboard-friendly controls.

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What’s inside

• index.html – the entire CTF in one page (big fonts, simple choices).
• ANSWERS.md – full answer key and reasoning.
• facilitator_script.md – talk track with reminders (pace, pause, verify).
• certificate.html – print friendly certificate generator.

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Win Conditions (Flags)

Each scenario = 1 “flag.” Score 7+ out of 8 for a “Scam-Spotter Badge.” You can award simple stickers or a printed certificate.

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Safe Next Steps (After the CTF)

• Pause before clicking or paying.
• Verify using a trusted phone number or portal (bank card back, official site).
• Report: Tell a trusted family member, your bank, or local authorities. If money or gift cards were sent, call the bank/issuer immediately.

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Attribution

Made with ❤️ by AQ’s Corner LLC — “Where Motherhood Meets Cybersecurity.”