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Spot Phishing in 30 Seconds

Before clicking any email link: check full sender, hover URL, urgency, spelling.

10 min Beginner

Goal

Build seconds-long check habit before any email interaction, blocking 95% of phishing.

Steps

  1. 1
    On receiving: don't click anything yet. Check full sender email (not display name).
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Expected Outcome

Immediate
You spot phishing that looked "totally real".

Evidence base

School: Information Security / Behavioral

Founders: Verizon Data Breach Report · KnowBe4 (2024)

Verizon DBIR 2024 shows 68% of company breaches start with phishing, and 30-sec check prevents most.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does "Spot Phishing in 30 Seconds" take?
This exercise takes about 10 minutes, practiced solo in a Behavioral format.
When will I notice the effect of "Spot Phishing in 30 Seconds"?
You spot phishing that looked "totally real". In the short term: You shift from potential victim to friend-warner.
Is "Spot Phishing in 30 Seconds" evidence-based?
Yes — it draws on Information Security / Behavioral (Verizon Data Breach Report, KnowBe4 (2024)). Verizon DBIR 2024 shows 68% of company breaches start with phishing, and 30-sec check prevents most.
Is "Spot Phishing in 30 Seconds" suitable for beginners?
Its difficulty level is: Beginner. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the app.

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