Russian Children Learn Cyber Literacy Through Gameplay
A new mobile training simulator models real-world fraud schemes and teaches children how to protect their family finances.
Russian children are beginning to learn the basics of cybersecurity through mobile games, according to Sber. A new virtual training module has been introduced in the SberKids app. The storyline walks players through the most common types of scams — situations where criminals exploit children’s trust or inattention to gain access to their parents’ bank accounts.
The game offers three typical scenarios: buying in‑game currency in Roblox, choosing sneakers on a website, and dealing with a stranger persistently asking to open the door. These situations frequently become traps for children.
According to analysts at F6, a cybersecurity company, more than 6,000 fraud incidents involving children were recorded in Russia during the first ten months of 2025 alone. Criminals manipulate teens to steal money from their parents’ accounts. Experts estimate the total damage from such schemes may exceed the equivalent of over $9 million.
Sber’s game teaches children how to behave consciously and safely online. Experts emphasize that interactive formats help adults communicate with young users “in the same language” and deliver lessons that can keep them safe in everyday life.
