{"product_id":"course-6","title":"Phishing \u0026 Scam Recognition 101 — GhostNet Fundamentals Course 06","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAttackers don't break in. They trick you into opening the door.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ePhishing is the number-one way people actually get hacked — not clever code, but a convincing message. It works by hijacking normal human reactions: trust in a familiar name, fear of a problem, and the urge to act fast. The good news is that once you know the handful of signals every scam shares, the same tricks become almost impossible to miss.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ePhishing \u0026amp;amp; Scam Recognition 101 is the course that opens Track B: Threats \u0026amp;amp; How to Spot Them. Where Track A built your defensive foundation — accounts, logins, devices, browsing, identity — this course teaches the human side: recognising the tricks attackers use to get you to hand over access willingly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWhat's inside\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe Anatomy of a Scam — A real phishing email broken down flag by flag, showing the five tells almost every scam message shares: lookalike sender, manufactured urgency, generic greeting, artificial deadline, and a disguised link.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe Decision Matrix — Judge any message in seconds. The four CORE checks that catch the overwhelming majority of phishing attempts, with a simple rule: if two or more fire, treat it as a scam.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eClarity Scripts — Exact words for every scam scenario: a 3-question gut check, verifying a message independently, inspecting a link before clicking, refusing a request for a code, and reporting what you find.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e6 Self-Tests — Prove you can spot a fake, tested against your own real inbox. Including the skill that protects you most: seeing exactly where a link truly leads before you ever click it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWhat you'll know by the last page\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eYou'll have a reliable internal radar for phishing and scams, a habit of checking links before you click, and a calm, scripted response when something looks off — instead of the panic a scam is designed to provoke. A solid baseline on threat recognition, built using your own real inbox as the training ground.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe numbers that matter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e90% of breaches begin with a phishing message\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ePhishing is the #1 most common cybercrime reported worldwide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e5 red flags catch the vast majority of scams — and this course teaches you all five\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWhat the guide covers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe three buttons every scam pushes — urgency, authority, and fear or reward, the psychological levers behind nearly every attack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eLink inspection — how to preview where a link actually goes before you ever click it, on both computer and phone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe scam spectrum — phishing isn't just email; the same playbook arrives by text (smishing), phone call (vishing), and social DMs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe golden rule — \"don't click, navigate\" — the single habit that defeats most phishing outright\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWhat to do if you've already clicked — calm, ordered recovery steps rather than panic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis course is right for you if:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eYou've ever hesitated over a message wondering if it was real\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eYou've received a text or call claiming to be from your bank or a delivery company\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eYou're not sure how to check where a link actually goes before clicking it\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eYou want to train your eye using real examples, not abstract theory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eYou want a calm, practical system rather than vague \"be careful online\" advice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCourse details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eFormat: Downloadable PDF guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eLength: 13 pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eTime to complete: 50–65 minutes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSeries: Course 06 of 20 — Cyber Fundamentals by GhostNet Solutions Encryption\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eTrack: Track B — Threats \u0026amp;amp; How to Spot Them (Course 1 of 5)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ePrerequisite: None — works standalone, though Track A makes you a harder target\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWorks on: Any device, any operating system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSkill level: Complete beginner — no tech background required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ePart of the GhostNet Fundamentals series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis is Course 06 in a 20-part series, and the opening course of Track B — Threats \u0026amp;amp; How to Spot Them. Track A built your privacy foundation across five courses; Track B teaches you to recognise the attacks aimed at it, starting with the most common one of all.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eRecommended next step: Course 12 — Securing Your Email \u0026amp;amp; Messaging, or continue sequentially with Course 07 — Malware, Viruses \u0026amp;amp; Ransomware, Explained.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GhostNet Solutions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54375699186010,"sku":null,"price":19.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/0445\/9866\/files\/c06-hero_1200x1500_362d1e97-dbce-4c5e-ae86-3a9bfa473ab2.png?v=1782837950","url":"https:\/\/ghostnetsolutions.com\/products\/course-6","provider":"GhostNet Solutions","version":"1.0","type":"link"}