Cybercriminals use phishing attacks to deceive individuals into divulging sensitive information, such as login credentials and financial data. This introductory course will provide a comprehensive understanding of phishing, how attackers craft their messages, and how individuals and organizations can recognize and defend against these threats.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Define phishing and understand its role in cybercrime.
- Identify common phishing techniques, including email, SMS, and social engineering tactics.
- Recognize phishing red flags and deceptive elements in messages.
- Understand the impact of phishing attacks on individuals and organizations.
- Apply best practices to protect personal and professional data from phishing attempts.
- Teacher: CEC Intl.
Dive deeper into how attackers manipulate emotions and use specific tactics like urgency, curiosity, and trust to trick users into clicking malicious links or downloading attachments.
- Teacher: CEC Intl.