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Phish Busters: The Art of Spotting a Scam

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Phish Busters: The Art of Spotting a Scam

Mastering the Art of Spotting Phishing Emails: The Easy and the Tricky

updated on icon Updated on Jun, 2025

language icon Language - English

person icon Karl Aczel

category icon IT and Software ,IT Certifications,Information Security

Lectures -11

Duration -1.5 hours

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Course Description

Phishing is a form of cybercrime where criminals pose as a trustworthy entity to trick individuals into providing sensitive information such as login credentials, financial information, or personal information. With the increasing use of technology in our daily lives, phishing has become a widespread problem, affecting both individuals and organizations alike.

I will provide you with a comprehensive, understandable training giving you tools so that you never fall prey to these types of attacks.

It is important to be aware of these types of phishing to stay protected against cybercrime and prevent the loss of sensitive information. This includes implementing strong security measures, educating employees on how to recognize phishing attacks.

Phishing can have significant financial impacts, both for individuals and organizations. Some of the financial impacts of phishing include:

  1. Loss of money: The primary financial impact of phishing is the loss of money. For individuals, this can mean losing money from their bank accounts or having their credit card information stolen. For organizations, phishing can result in significant financial losses due to fraudulent wire transfers or unauthorized access to sensitive financial information.

  2. Cost of recovery: If an individual or organization is a victim of phishing, they will likely incur significant costs to recover from the attack. This can include the cost of hiring professionals to help with the recovery process, as well as the cost of lost productivity and disruption to business operations.

  3. Damage to reputation: Phishing attacks can damage the reputation of an individual or organization, causing them to lose customers and business opportunities. This can result in long-term financial losses.

  4. Legal penalties: If an individual or organization is found to be non-compliant with privacy and data protection regulations, they may face legal penalties, including fines, which can have a significant financial impact.

  5. IT costs: Organizations may also incur significant IT costs to secure their systems and prevent future phishing attacks. This can include the cost of updating software and hardware, hiring IT professionals, and implementing security measures.

    *This course is designed to be a quick and easy-to-understand introduction to the topic. With concise and to-the-point lessons, you'll be able to learn the basics in no time. The course is structured to provide you with the essential information without overwhelming you with unnecessary details. Whether you're a beginner or just looking for a refresher, this course is the perfect choice for those who want a streamlined learning experience. Get started now and see how much you can learn in just a short amount of time!*

Goals

  • Spot phishing attacks

  • Get acquainted to the most common types of Social Engineering

  • Develop a mindset for recognizing malicious attacks via eMail, phone and in person

  • Learn how to better understand the mechanics behind those attacks and how to circumvent them

  • Cybersecurity

Prerequisites

  • This course is for beginners

Phish Busters: The Art of Spotting a Scam

Curriculum

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Welcome to Phish Busters: The Art of Spotting a Scam

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  • play icon Welcome & Topics covered 00:33 00:33

Introduction

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What is Phishing?

1 Lectures
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What are you worth?

1 Lectures
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Generic types of phishing eMails

1 Lectures
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Social Engineering Cheat Sheet

1 Lectures
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Detect and delete: Train your Phishing identification muscle

1 Lectures
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EMail Examples: Easy to spot Phishing emails

1 Lectures
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Advanced Phishing Scams

2 Lectures
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F.A.K.E.

1 Lectures
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Instructor Details

Karl Aczel

Karl Aczel

A seasoned Information Security, Risk Management, ISO 27001 and NIST expert with a remarkable track record of delivering game-changing strategies and elevating business success. Accomplished leader with a talent for designing and executing innovative plans.
Having worked for Banks, Financial Institutions and Law firms in Germany, Switzerland and the US.

Feel free to contact me if you have any questions!

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