Got burned by a fake phishing test at work last Tuesday

I used to just click any link in an email that looked official, like from IT or HR, without a second thought. Then last week our security team sent out a fake 'password reset' email that I fell for, and I had to sit through a 30 minute lecture about it. Anyone else get caught by one of those tests and feel like an idiot after?

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fionam1112d ago

They should have sent a follow up email with a fake gift card offer to really test people.

green.noah12d ago

Make it a fake "you won a free iPad" link.

elliot_roberts12d ago

Reminds me of the time my buddy got a phishing test at work that said he won a free lunch. He clicked it and immediately started planning where to eat. The IT guy just sighed and handed him a pizza coupon.