1m Cyber Security Awareness

Practical Training Guide & Resource Files Preview 00:11

Please feel free to download this Practical Training Guide. It includes all the material you are about to watch, numerous practical/actionable steps you can implement ASAP, plus much more! I wanted to make sure you don't stress about having to take a ton of notes, so you can sit back and enjoy the training :)

How Hard Is It To Get Hacked? Preview 02:35

You will learn how hard it has become to hack into systems and company networks these days

How Hard Is It To Get Hacked Quiz?

Targeted Email Phishing Part I Preview 04:44

In Part I of this engaging module, you will learn how targeted email phishing is executed against you, as well as recognize some of the major red flags to be able to readily detect these emails in the future

Targeted Email Phishing Part II Preview 01:32

In Part II of this engaging module, you will continue to see new examples of targeted phishing emails, and to recognize some of the major red flags in them

Targeted Email Phishing Part III Preview 04:09

In Part III of this module, you will continue to see a number of ways in which hackers and scammers are social engineering us, via emails and webpages.  Even more major red flags are exposed, so that these now become ingrained in our brains

Targeted Email Phishing Part IV Preview 12:44

In Part IV of this entertaining module, you will learn the common patterns in all common social engineering attacks, how these are all very similar, and how they can be caught easily

Phishing Resources Preview 02:33

Targeted Email Phishing & Social Engineering Quiz

Let's test your knowledge on targeted email phishing, & social engineering! And because this happens to be one of THE most important sections of this entire training, I added some extra questions to REALLY drive home some very crucial points for you!

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Macro Malware Preview 04:01

You will learn all about Macro malware, why they are so popular, having become a go-to means of infiltrating a computer in devastating fashion. You will also learn how to easily spot malicious macros, as well as protect yourself against them

Macro Malware Resources Preview 00:37

Macro Malware Quiz

Let's test our knowledge on macro malware!

Business Email Compromise Preview 06:06

In this interesting module, you will learn about Business Email Compromise attacks, also known as 'CEO Fraud'. You will visually see how they trick us into initiating large wire transfers, what the red flags are, and then you will learn how to stop these dangerous attacks right in their tracks!

Business Email Compromise Quiz

Lets test your knowledge on Business Email Compromise!

Messaging Preview 01:34

In this revealing video, you will learn how similar and effective Messaging attacks are to other common social engineering methods. You will also learn how they use some of the very same tactics as used in phishing emails to hack you

Messaging Quiz

Let's test your knowledge on Messaging!

Smishing Preview 04:07

In this funny video module, you will learn about the sneaky art of social engineering using SMS text messaging on your mobile device. You will be shown examples of Smishing, and we will discuss the red flags that can be easily spotted in these attacks. You will also learn what to do when you receive such fraudulent SMS text messages

Smishing Resources Preview 00:15

Smishing Quiz

Let's test your knowledge on Smishing!

Vishing Preview 05:13

In this entertaining module, you will learn how scammers are social engineering us by spoofing Caller ID numbers, and calling us on our phones, asking for money, personal information or access to our computers. You will be played several audio tracks of actual Vishing attacks, so you can hear for yourself what they sound like (chances are, you may have received one lately yourself). Then we will explain some common red flags that can be easily spotted when you receive such calls, as well as how to  handle the caller

Vishing Resources Preview 00:20

Vishing Quiz

Let's test your knowledge on Vishing!

Ransomware Preview 04:25

You will be learning about all of the recent ransomware attacks you may have heard about in the news, and why they are so effective in forcing their victims to hand money over to the hackers. You will see various examples of what they look like, and most importantly, how to prevent being a ransomware victim

Ransomware Resources Preview 00:26

Ransomware Quiz

Let's test your knowledge of ransomware!

Cryptomining Preview 07:39

In this eye-opening lecture, you will learn, in simple terms, all about what cryptomining  (or 'cryptojacking' as we call it in the Security industry), and why hackers have gravitated to it to make money by socially engineering us. You will visually see some examples of various cryptomining attack, and learn how to prevent yourself from being a victim of such an attack. We will also discuss some common ways of detecting if it is running on your system.

Cryptomining Resources Preview 00:32

Cryptomining Quiz

Let's test your knowledge of Cryptomining!

Social Engineering Red Flags Preview 05:06

You will revisit, and discuss again, all the major social engineering red flags that you can spot in targeted phishing emails, texts and phone calls, as well as social engineering attacks in general. You will understand the main emotions that social engineers try to invoke in you, to make you do what they want. You will go over, in detail, how to detect, and respond accordingly, to a phishing attack against you

Social Engineering Red Flags Quiz

Let's test your knowledge about social engineering red flags!

Search Engine Optimization Preview 07:19

You will learn how your trust for popular search engines is being exploited, so that hackers can deliver malware to your system, phish you for your credentials, as well as social engineer you into handing over your private information. You will see some examples of these attacks in real life, as well as examples of Google's AdWords service being manipulated to serve you malicious webpages. You will also discover different ways to defeat 'black-hat search engine optimization' as it is commonly known.

Quiz about Search Engine Optimization

Let's test your knowledge of Black-Hat SEO!

Banking Trojan Preview 03:10

You will learn what Banking Trojans are, a common type of cyber attack that effectively depletes your bank accounts of funds. We will then discuss the various ways you can be infected with a Banking Trojan, as well as what you can do if you suspect you have been infected with a banking Trojan

Quiz about Banking Trojan

Let's test your knowledge about Banking Trojans!

Fake AntiVirus Preview 02:00

You will learn about Fake AntiVirus, a very effective and successful method of socially engineering people into handing over their credit card details, by presenting them with fake anti-virus alerts. You will be visually presented with several real-world examples, and then you will be taught some of the red flags to spot these fraudulent attempts at socially engineering you for your money

Quiz about Fake AntiVirus

Let's test your knowledge about Fake AntiVirus!

Apple Part I Preview 04:10

You will learn about the general security around Apple computers. You will also learn why Apple operating systems can be very secure most of the time, but can sometimes be JUST as insecure as other computers. In addition, you will be presented with some of the common cyber attacks that can affect the Apple platform

Apple Part II Preview 05:10

You will be presented with some of the main ways in which Apple protects you from evilness on the Internet, as well as some general things you can do to protect yourself whilst using a Mac computer

Apple Resources Preview 00:30

Quiz about Apple Macs

Let's test your knowledge on Apple computers!

Smartphones and Mobile Apps Part I Preview 04:15

In Part I of this module, you will learn the general differences in security between iPhones and Androids, and why Androids can have some serious security issues that need to be addressed

Smartphones and Mobile Apps Part II Preview 04:44

In Part II, you will learn how hackers are uploading malicious apps into the Google Play Store, and we will discuss the major red flags to take note of, when you are considering downloading an app onto your mobile device. You will also be visually presented with real-world examples of malicious apps that exploit app permissions, as well as malicious 3rd party app stores.

Smartphones and Mobile Apps Part III Preview 01:18

In Part III, you will learn some great solutions that Google has put in place, to protect you from the bad guys when you are using an Android device. We will also discuss Google Play Protect, and how it is designed to help you detect and remove malicious apps from your phone

Smartphones and Mobile Apps Part IV Preview 02:47

In Part IV, you will learn about security on Apple iPhones, and why they are generally more secure than Android phones. You will also be shown various settings on the phone that Apple has in place to protect you from malicious apps, and some things you can do to lock down your mobile device

Smartphone & Mobile App Resources Preview 00:47

Quiz about Smartphones and Mobile Apps

Let's test your knowledge about Smartphones and Mobile Apps!

Password Management Preview 07:41

In this funny video, you will understand the major (and sometimes annoying) issues around password management. This includes how to keep track of ALL of your passwords in a secure manner, and why sharing weak passwords across multiple websites is something you need to fix TODAY. You will then be introduced to some solutions on how to create GREAT passwords, using passphrases, and how to store them with you securely on all of your devices

Password Management Resources Preview 00:32

Quiz about Password Management

Let's test your knowledge on password management!

2-Factor Authentication Part I Preview 08:45

In this 2-part eye-opening video module, you will learn all about wonderful 2-Factor Authentication: an excellent solution for preventing hackers hijacking your account! The term 2FA will be explained in simple terms, and then you will be visually guided, using step-by-step instructions, on how to set up 2FA for popular websites such as Facebook.  You will also understand why 2FA also greatly helps mitigate the risks with using the same weak passwords across websites

2-Factor Authentication Part II Preview 02:27

In part 2 of this eye-opening video module, you will learn about the various types of 2FA, and in particular about the highly respected security keys, which all 85000 of Google's employees have been using lately, and which has stopped 100% account hijacking! You will also be taught how easy it is to set up, and valuable 2FA security keys are to your account security

2-Factor Authentication Resources Preview 00:32

Quiz about 2-Factor Authentication

Let's test your knowledge on 2FA!

Browser Security Part I Preview 08:40

In part 1 of this video series, you will be presented with the main security issues when it comes to using the major browsers on the market today. You will learn about invasive and dangerous things such as browser scripts, trackers, cookies and fake browser updates

Browser Security Part II Preview 06:25

In part 2 of this video series, you will be trained on the issues surrounding Java and Flash running in your browser, as well as malicious browser extensions that can take over your browser, and even your computer! Next, we will discuss the privacy and security strengths/weaknesses of the major browsers such as Safari, Edge, Chrome, Firefox and Brave.

Browser Security Part III Preview 05:51

In part 3 of this fact-filled video series, you will again be shown, using visual examples, all the different ways you can securely lock down your browser from the bad guys, as well as invasive marketing companies that want to track your browsing habits! You will be presented with some awesome solutions for blocking trackers, ads, scripts and malicious code that can secretly run inside your browser.

Browser Security Part IV Preview 04:16

In part 4 of this module, you will continue to learn some really good browser settings that can protect your privacy and security on the Internet. We discuss browser scripts in depth, how they work, why some are very bad for you, and how you can shut these malicious scripts in their tracks using a few very useful browser addons. You will also see how you can browse securely, and privately, on the web using your mobile device.

Browser Security Resources Preview 01:05

Quiz about Browser Security

Let's test your knowledge on browser security!

Internet Data Privacy Preview 06:57

In this video, you will be presented with the main issues around the industrial-level analysis, and trading of our private data, by certain browsers, marketing firms and tech companies. You will come to understand that nothing is really for free on the Internet, and when you are using popular free services on the Internet (such as email and social media), that much of your behavior/interests/habits are being analyzed and profiled for future advertising. You will also be presented with some great solutions to keep your Internet browsing somewhat private, and be able to see for yourself what data is being collected about you when your use these services.

Internet Data Privacy Resources Preview 00:52

Quiz about Internet Data Privacy

Let's test your knowledge on Internet Data Privacy!

Social Media Preview 02:53

In this hilarious video, you will learn how social media websites are the perfect platform for downloading malware, and being scammed into parting with our private and sensitive information. You will be shown real-world examples of funny (and sometimes worrisome scams being posted), you will also learn the red flags to spot in the future whenever you come across these types of fraudulent posts on social media.

Quiz about Social Media

Let's test your knowledge on Social Media!

Disinformation Preview 07:20

In this controversial module, you will see actual images on social media, of how nation states, and ideologues, have exploited the platform to spread misinformation/false news. You will understand how these campaigns have been so effective and successful in socially engineering our minds. You will also learn how social media companies are developing new solutions to tackle this serious issue, and how they are working to protect us. Just as important, we will discuss why all of this is significant from a cyber security perspective!

Quiz about Disinformation

Let's test your knowledge on Disinformation!

Identity Theft Preview 03:26

In this interesting module, you will learn how devastating the Equifax hack was for most of us, and how our personal data is most likely already on the Dark Web and in the hands of hackers and fraudsters. You will then be shown how you can protect your credit profile, with some really amazing and easy solutions you can implement in minutes, in light of all the large data breaches that have occurred in recent years

Identity Theft Resources Preview 00:26

Quiz about Identity Theft

Let's test your knowledge on Identity Theft!

GDPR Preview 02:02

In this presentation, you will learn about all of the great data privacy rights we now have with GDPR regulation in the EU. You will be taught the main rules around GDPR that are forcing Internet companies to handle your private data securely, and how it can help protect US citizen data as well from prying hands. You will also understand the serious implications if customer data is not strictly handled according to GDPR.

Quiz about GDPR

Let's test your knowledge on GDPR!

Encryption/Travel Preview 07:12

In this informative module, you will learn at a basic level, all about what encryption is, why it is so very important to enforce security and privacy, and then you will be presented with some common encryption solutions you can use both at home, and at work. You will also be taught how it can REALLY help you to protect sensitive business and private data, especially whilst traveling.

Encryption Resources Preview 00:56

Quiz about Encryption/Travel

Let's test your knowledge on encryption!

IoT / Internet of Things Preview 05:53

In this easy to follow module, you will learn what we mean when we say IoT, and then you will be presented with an in-depth discussion of the major security issues involving these connected devices. You will also visually be guided, step-by-step, through how you can secure your devices to prevent hackers from infiltrating your home network and connected devices.

IoT Resources Preview 00:17

Quiz about IoT Internet of Things

Let's test your knowledge on IoT!

What Else Can You Do To Protect Yourself Part I Preview 06:49

Nice! You've made it through the course!

I REALLY hope you've enjoyed the training...In this final 2-part module, I will review for you the good cyber security solutions presented in the training. After the recap, you will be taught even more cool tips 'n tricks on how to protect yourself when using computers, smartphones and the Internet.

What Else Can You Do To Protect Yourself Part II Preview 05:47

In part II of this recap module, you will continue to be shown even more cool tips 'n tricks on how to protect yourself when using computers, smartphones and the Internet. And we will wrap up the training with information on how you can receive more good cyber security awareness, and how you can contact me if you ever have questions etc...

Extra Resources Preview 00:44

Quiz about What Else Can You Do To Protect Yourself

Let's test you knowledge on the Recap!