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Online course "Emergent threats from spam and phishing emails"

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Learn how to protect yourself from spam and phishing attacks

The training provides practical knowledge and skills, examples that will help you to recognize spam and phishing emails and prevent such online attacks.

Online course "Emergent threats from spam and phishing emails"

In today's digital world, where emails are an integral part of our daily communication, online security is paramount. Threats from spam and phishing emails are increasing and hackers are constantly using new techniques to trick and abuse users' personal and financial information.

The training will teach you how to recognize spam and phishing emails by learning to distinguish fraudulent messages from legitimate ones. You will learn methods to prevent leakage of personal information and financial data through email. You'll learn message and link analysis skills that will help you avoid falling into fraudulent schemes. You'll learn about different software tools and settings that can strengthen your defenses against spam and phishing. You'll learn what to do in the event of a spam or phishing attack, including how to report the incident and mitigate the damage.

 

 

Course content

  1. Basics of spam and phishing

    • Basics of spam and phishing
    • How do spam and phishing work?
    • Different types of spam and phishing attacks
    • Measuring the volume and impact of spam and phishing

  1. Spam and phishing email detection

    • Recognition of inappropriate or suspicious email addresses and domains
    • Recognition of fraudulent messages and requests for personal information
    • Link analysis: best practices
    • Detect suspicious attachments

  1. Prevention and protection

    • Email protection and security settings
    • Spam and phishing protection software
    • Training and awareness: the key to protection
    • Notification of spam and phishing emails

  1. Contemporary threats and trends

    • Using AI and Machine Learning for spam and phishing attacks
    • Unprecedented threats: phishing attacks and "Crypto" phishing
    • Threats related to COVID-19 and other current events
    • Future trends in spam and phishing

  1. Practical scenarios and examples

    • Analysis of real spam and phishing attacks
    • Actions after a spam or phishing attack
    • Self-study exercises and tests

 

Are you intrigued? Sign up for the online course "Modern threats from spam and phishing emails"! 

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What will I learn in this spam and phishing training?
You will learn how to recognize spam and phishing emails and distinguish fraudulent messages from legitimate ones. The training also covers how to prevent the leakage of personal and financial information through email, analyze messages and links, and use software tools and settings that strengthen your protection.
Will this course help me identify suspicious emails?
Yes. The course teaches practical methods for detecting spam and phishing emails, including recognizing suspicious email addresses, domains, fraudulent requests for personal information, and unsafe attachments. It also includes link analysis best practices to help you spot threats before you click.
Does the training explain how spam and phishing attacks work?
Yes. The course includes the basics of spam and phishing, how they work, and the different types of attacks. It also covers the volume and impact of these threats so you can better understand how they affect everyday email communication.
How can I protect my personal and financial data from email attacks?
The training shows methods to prevent personal information and financial data from being leaked through email. It also explains email protection and security settings, as well as software that can strengthen your defenses against spam and phishing.
What should I do after a spam or phishing attack?
The course explains what actions to take after an attack, including how to report the incident and mitigate the damage. This helps you respond quickly and reduce the impact if you receive or interact with a fraudulent message.
Does the course cover current phishing threats and real examples?
Yes. It includes practical scenarios, real spam and phishing attack analyses, and current threats and trends. Topics include AI and machine learning in attacks, crypto phishing, and phishing related to COVID-19 and other current events.

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