Fake browser and software updates
A website cannot update your browser, your player, or your security tool
“Fake browser and software updates” is a CyberPlay video course of about 6 minutes, included with Individual Plus. A guide explains the topic and the video stops for five questions.
Learn why a website can never update your browser, player or security tool, and how to tell a fake update box from a real one. You will know where real updates live and what to do if you already downloaded the file.
Key facts
- Five checkpoint questions inside the video
- About 6 minutes
- Guides to choose from: 7
- Narrated in English and Romanian
- Included with Individual Plus (€25 a year, VAT included) and organisation plans
- Certificate of completion with Individual Plus or an organisation plan that includes certificates
- Up to 160 XP the first time you finish
What you will be able to do
- A website cannot update your browser, player, or security tool.
- Update from the app, the system, or the maker’s site you open yourself.
- If a file already downloaded, do not open it.
Frequently asked questions
Is “Fake browser and software updates” free?
“Fake browser and software updates” is included with Individual Plus, which costs €25 a year for one person (VAT included), and with every active organisation plan. With a free CyberPlay account you can take 3 courses: Modern email phishing, Who gets your screen? and ClickFix: “Prove you’re human”.
How long does “Fake browser and software updates” take?
About 6 minutes, including the five questions. The exact length depends on the guide and the language you choose.
Do I get a certificate for “Fake browser and software updates”?
Yes, with Individual Plus or an organisation plan that includes certificates. Finish the course and answer all five questions, then claim a certificate of completion that shows your first-attempt score.
Which languages is “Fake browser and software updates” available in?
The video is narrated in English and Romanian by a guide you choose (available: 7). The buttons and menus around it are available in nine languages.