Phishing

Ever heard of Phishing? We’re not talking about an angler baiting their rod and casting to see what they can hook. Oh, hang on. We sort of are. Phishing is a type of cyberattack that a criminal might use to get something from you. Personal information, money directly, or something else entirely. They lure you in and hope you bite.

Alright, it’s a lazy analogy, but it’s an appropriate one. Phishing techniques are becoming more sophisticated, and if you don’t know how to protect yourself, you too could become another victim of this fast-growing weapon in a cybercriminal’s armoury.

How did we come up with the fishing theme for a phishing course? Alright, it seems like a lazy choice. But think about it – it’s an apt analogy. The weakest part of a computer’s security is the user, so they have to lure you in with bait and wait for you to fall for the scam, hook, line, and sinker. Plus, the visuals here work really nicely at keeping learners engaged, showing good examples of real-life phishing situations with relatable scenarios.

Within the course, you’ll find interactive sections where the learner has to click fish to get a useful pop-up tip about protecting themselves. It’s a nice way to slow things down so the information sinks in. The whole course is also available as a workbook, with key points as a handy infographic, too, so learners can take it away and refresh their knowledge at their own pace.