Cybersecurity Phishing Trainer
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Created on November 22, 2023
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Transcript
Welcome to the Cybersecurity Email Trainer
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A Computer is Recommended for the Best Experience
Please Select Your Confidence With Email Recognition
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If this is your first time here I recommend Starting with Beginner
Start
Tutorial
- You are going to be shown Scam Emails like the Example on the Right
- It is your Job to Determine if they are a scam or not
- If you move your mouse over specific words on the email further information will be provided, Try it out with the Email Address
- Upon Deciding If you Email is Real of a Scam. Click the Appropriate Action of Block or Reply
- At Any Time You Can Press the Buttons on the Top Right to Return to the Start Screen
- Be warned, There may be other things hidden in the email that may harm you. Such as Attachments and Links
Upon Researching This Email You see that it is not a Email Used By Microsoft
SUBJECT: Account Deactivation Notice
EMAIL ADDRESS: microsoft-security-alerts@official-microsoft-support.com
Upon Researching This Email You see that it is not a Email Used By Microsoft
Reply
Block
Dear User, Your account is scheduled for deactivation within 24 hours due to a security breach. Click here to secure your account now.
here
Clicking this word will send you to another webpage. Are you sure this is what you want to do?
It is important to note that in this example. They are not calling you by a name but instead with a generic term. What does this mean?
SUBJECT: Important Message from Paypal
EMAIL ADDRESS: service@paypaI-support.com
You have noticed that this email uses a Capital i instead of a lowercase L in its spelling of Paypal. Is this suspicious?
Reply
Block
Dear Paypal UserWe detected an issue with your accout. Kindly update your details using the link provided below:
PaypaI-Support.com
Clicking this word will send you to another webpage. Are you sure this is what you want to do?
It is important to note that in this example. They are not calling you by a name but instead with a generic term. What does this mean?
Emails from a Company usually do not contain many spelling mistakes. Is this just a mistake?
This email address has spelled PayPal by using an i instead of an L. Is this suspicious?
SUBJECT: Your Bank has been Accessed from a new Computer
EMAIL ADDRESS: customerrelations@hsbc.com
You have noticed that this email uses a Capital i instead of a lowercase L in its spelling of Paypal. Is this suspicious?
Reply
Block
It looks like you are trying to log in from a new device. Here is your one time verification code you need to access your account:XT82MIf you are not trying to log in, we recommend that you reset your Bank password. Do not share this code with anyone
It is important to note that in this example. They are not calling you by a name but instead with a generic term. What does this mean?
Emails from a Company usually do not contain many spelling mistakes. Is this just a mistake?
SUBJECT: Urgent Action Required!
EMAIL ADDRESS: support@secure-verification-heIp.com
You have noticed that this email uses a Capital i instead of a lowercase L in its spelling of Paypal. Is this suspicious?
Reply
Block
Dear Customer,We have noticed suspicous activity on your acount.Click the link below to verify your information immediately.
SUBJECT: Important Account Update Required
EMAIL ADDRESS: support@company.com
You have noticed that this email uses a Capital i instead of a lowercase L in its spelling of Paypal. Is this suspicious?
Reply
Block
Dear [Name]We hope this message find you well, we are reaching out to inform you of an important account update.Please log in to your account through our offical website. A secure link below has been provided for your convenience:[Link]If you encounter any issues please contact our Customer Support at support@company.com or calling (555) 123-4567
CORRECT
You Made The Right Decision To Block This Email
Things you may have noticed includes:
- Typos in the Email
- The Suspicious Nature of the Email Address (Always research what a official company email should be)
- The Urgency of the Email Is designed to Manipulate you into making a quick irrational decision.
- The click here is a trap, it will send you to a website near identical to microsoft's own page. However instead you will be put at risk of losing your personal details. If possible try to avoid clicking links from an Email Directly
Next
This is a common scam where scammer pretend to be a company like Microsoft. Their goal is to make you go to their website upon clicking "here" where you must login and steal your personal information. This may also install malicious content that could steal information stored on your computer that could include Bank Details.Never Store your Bank Details on a Computer
CORRECT
You Made The Right Decision To Block This Email
Things you may have noticed includes:
- Typos in the Email
- How the email address makes it appear that I are L's to impersonate official paypal emails
- The Urgency of the Email Is designed to Manipulate you into making a quick irrational decision.
- The click here is a trap, it will send you to a website near identical to paypals's own page. However instead you will be put at risk of losing your personal details. If possible try to avoid clicking links from an Email Directly
Next
This is another example of a scam that uses urgency to attempt to trick you. The webpage linked will be fake or used to obtain personal data from your personal device.
CORRECT
You Made The Right Decision To Block This Email
Next
This is an example of an email triggered for "Two Factor Authentication". Note how they never asked for any details. The email was noted as a real hsbc email. There was no push for time.If you are ever unsure why you have recieved an email like this you should confirm with your Bank regarding the security of your account.
CORRECT
You Made The Right Decision To Block This Email
Things you may have noticed includes:
- Typos in the Email
- The Suspicious Nature of the Email Address (Always research what a official company email should be)
- The Urgency of the Email Is designed to Manipulate you into making a quick irrational decision.
- The click here is a trap, it will send you to a website near identical to microsoft's own page. However instead you will be put at risk of losing your personal details. If possible try to avoid clicking links from an Email Directly
Next
This is a common scam where scammer pretend to be a company like Microsoft. Their goal is to make you go to their website upon clicking "here" where you must login and steal your personal information. This may also install malicious content that could steal information stored on your computer that could include Bank Details.Never Store your Bank Details on a Computer
CORRECT
You Made The Right Decision To Block This Email
Things you may have noticed includes:
- Typos in the Email
- The Suspicious Nature of the Email Address (Always research what a official company email should be)
- The Urgency of the Email Is designed to Manipulate you into making a quick irrational decision.
- The click here is a trap, it will send you to a website near identical to microsoft's own page. However instead you will be put at risk of losing your personal details. If possible try to avoid clicking links from an Email Directly
Next
This is a common scam where scammer pretend to be a company like Microsoft. Their goal is to make you go to their website upon clicking "here" where you must login and steal your personal information. This may also install malicious content that could steal information stored on your computer that could include Bank Details.Never Store your Bank Details on a Computer
Oh No!
I'm afraid you've fallen for a scam!
Things to look out for:
- Typos in the Email
- The Suspicious Nature of the Email Address (Always research what a official company email should be)
- The Urgency of the Email Is designed to Manipulate you into making a quick irrational decision.
- The click here is a trap, it will send you to a website near identical to microsoft's own page. However instead you will be put at risk of losing your personal details. If possible try to avoid clicking links from an Email Directly
Next
This is a scam where Scammers pretend to be a Company. Their goal is to make you go to their website upon clicking "here" where you must login and steal your personal information. This may also install malicious content that could steal information stored on your computer that could include Bank Details.Never Store your Bank Details on a Computer
Oh No!
I'm afraid you've fallen for a scam!
Things to look out for:
- Typos in the Email
- The Suspicious Nature of the Email Address (Always research what a official company email should be)
- The Urgency of the Email Is designed to Manipulate you into making a quick irrational decision.
- The click here is a trap, it will send you to a website near identical to microsoft's own page. However instead you will be put at risk of losing your personal details. If possible try to avoid clicking links from an Email Directly
Next
This is a scam where Scammers pretend to be a Company. Their goal is to make you go to their website upon clicking "here" where you must login and steal your personal information. This may also install malicious content that could steal information stored on your computer that could include Bank Details.Never Store your Bank Details on a Computer
Oh No!
I'm afraid you've fallen for a scam!
Things to look out for:
- Typos in the Email
- The Suspicious Nature of the Email Address (Always research what a official company email should be)
- The Urgency of the Email Is designed to Manipulate you into making a quick irrational decision.
- The click here is a trap, it will send you to a website near identical to microsoft's own page. However instead you will be put at risk of losing your personal details. If possible try to avoid clicking links from an Email Directly
Next
This is a scam where Scammers pretend to be a Company. Their goal is to make you go to their website upon clicking "here" where you must login and steal your personal information. This may also install malicious content that could steal information stored on your computer that could include Bank Details.Never Store your Bank Details on a Computer
Oh No!
I'm afraid you've fallen for a scam!
Things to look out for:
- Typos in the Email
- The Suspicious Nature of the Email Address (Always research what a official company email should be)
- The Urgency of the Email Is designed to Manipulate you into making a quick irrational decision.
- The click here is a trap, it will send you to a website near identical to microsoft's own page. However instead you will be put at risk of losing your personal details. If possible try to avoid clicking links from an Email Directly
Next
This is a scam where Scammers pretend to be a Company. Their goal is to make you go to their website upon clicking "here" where you must login and steal your personal information. This may also install malicious content that could steal information stored on your computer that could include Bank Details.Never Store your Bank Details on a Computer
Oh No!
I'm afraid you've fallen for a scam!
Things to look out for:
- Typos in the Email
- The Suspicious Nature of the Email Address (Always research what a official company email should be)
- The Urgency of the Email Is designed to Manipulate you into making a quick irrational decision.
- The click here is a trap, it will send you to a website near identical to microsoft's own page. However instead you will be put at risk of losing your personal details. If possible try to avoid clicking links from an Email Directly
Next
This is a scam where Scammers pretend to be a Company. Their goal is to make you go to their website upon clicking "here" where you must login and steal your personal information. This may also install malicious content that could steal information stored on your computer that could include Bank Details.Never Store your Bank Details on a Computer
Subject
Email Address
Reply
INSERT EMAIL TEXT. HERE
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