Spoofing Attacks

When you hear the term ‘spoof,’ it’s quite likely your first thought will be about funny movies that imitate something for laughs. But spoofing attacks are something altogether more sinister. Scammers use ‘spoofing’ techniques to pretend to be someone or something that they aren’t. Why do they do it? To get access to your money or data, or to gain access to your device or your employer’s system. There’s nothing fun about that.

Spoofing can mean that you get tricked into clicking on malicious links or downloading malicious software. Falling for these nasty tricks or always believing that emails and texts are genuine puts you or your company at risk of loss. So, it’s essential that you know what to look for and how to avoid becoming a victim of a spoofing attack. 

The idea of someone gaining your trust to trick you is pretty scary. And just like there are rules to surviving a horror movie, there are rules to follow to avoid becoming the victim of a spoofing attack. We decided to work with the theme of horror movies for this course, to evoke that sense of being afraid. But don’t worry, there’s no guts or gore here, we’ve used horror icons and tropes to deliver a course that’s light and fun but packs a serious punch. 

This course uses fun, first rate animation delivered alongside interactive learning that gives the learner the chance to practice protecting themselves against spoof attacks. By providing the learner with a safe environment in which to interact with possible spoof emails, this course gives learners first-hand experience that increases their safety and their confidence. It even provides a handy infographic, so you can be confident that learners will recognise the most common forms of spoofing attacks and know how to protect against them.