Phishing: fake links & messages
Spot the fake SMS, WhatsApp message or email before it steals your password or money.
What you will learn in this module
- 1What phishing really is
- 2The four pressure buttons
- 3Reading a link like a pro
- 4Clicked by mistake? Do this now
Key takeaways
- Fear, greed, urgency or authority = slow down.
- Read the real domain just before the first “/”.
- Never log in from a link — open the official app.
- Clicked? Change password, call your bank, report.
Start learning — it is free
Your name goes on your certificate. We verify your email once so your progress is saved on any device.
Free cyber security course: questions
Is this cyber security course really free, with a certificate?
Yes. The free cyber security course has 8 short modules. Pass each module quiz with 70% or more and you can claim a certificate with a unique number and QR code, at no cost.
How long does the free cyber security course take?
Each module takes 7–10 minutes, so the whole course takes about 70 minutes. Your progress is saved, so you can finish it over several days and on any device.
Is the course in Urdu?
Yes. Every lesson and quiz is available in Urdu and in English. Switch the language from the top of the page at any time.
Do I need a password to join?
No. You only enter your name and email; we send a 6-digit code to confirm it. Next time, or on a new phone, you sign in with a new code.
Three simple steps
Register
Enter your name and email, verify with a 6-digit code. No password to remember.
Learn & take quizzes
5 questions after each module. 70% to pass — retry as many times as you like.
Get your certificate
Finish every module and your QR certificate is ready — download the PDF and add it to LinkedIn.