Games
This section gathers educational and interactive games that raise awareness about phishing and other cyber threats, offering a practical, engaging, and safe way to learn.
Sir Firewall
(A Serious Game to Improve Phishing Awareness)
Sir Firewall is an interactive phishing awareness game designed to teach players how to recognize and respond to phishing threats in a practical and engaging way. Set in a medieval-themed storyline, the player takes the role of a knight defending a castle, where each challenge represents a real-world phishing tactic disguised as part of the narrative. The game uses progressive difficulty levels, time pressure and instant feedback to reinforce learning while keeping the experience immersive and enjoyable.
Through hands-on decision-making, players learn to identify suspicious email elements, classify phishing attempts and take safe action under pressure. Sir Firewall was developed as part of an academic study and has been shown to increase both user motivation and confidence in detecting phishing attacks. It is ideal for organisations, schools and cybersecurity training programs looking for a more engaging alternative to traditional awareness training.
Google’s Jigsaw Phishing Quiz
(Evaluation of Contextual and Game Based Training for Phishing Detection)
Google’s Jigsaw Phishing Quiz is a simple but effective game designed to teach users how to recognize phishing emails in realistic situations. Instead of using heavy theory or long training modules, the quiz presents players with real-looking emails and challenges them to decide whether each one is legitimate or a phishing attempt. After every choice, players receive instant feedback explaining the clues they may have missed, such as suspicious links, sender address manipulation or urgent language tricks, helping them improve as they play.
The game only takes a few minutes to complete and is ideal for quick awareness boosts in schools, companies or personal cybersecurity training. Its realistic scenarios and short learning cycles make it a practical tool for helping people build safe email habits without the need for technical knowledge.
Phish Invader
(The Development and Evaluation of an Anti-Phishing E-Learning Intervention for Nurses)
Phish Invader is a simple and engaging game designed to teach users how to recognize and avoid phishing threats. Developed as part of an e-learning program, the game transforms cybersecurity awareness into an interactive experience where players must identify suspicious elements and avoid phishing traps while progressing through each level. It combines visual learning with fast decision-making to keep users active and focused.
The game is part of a larger training module that includes short lessons, quizzes and videos, making it ideal for self-paced learning. It offers a practical introduction to phishing awareness for people with little or no cybersecurity background.
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