A chat that asks for the code is the trap
Open the real game. Turn the extra check on. Keep a separate email. Look at linked apps. Set a spending limit.
“A chat that asks for the code is the trap” 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 to lock down your Steam, Epic and Riot accounts: turn on the extra check, give the game its own email, review linked apps and set a spending limit. You will know why a chat that asks for your code is a trap, even from a friend.
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
- Open the real game yourself, and turn the extra check on.
- Keep a separate email. Look at linked apps.
- Set a spending limit, and know what it does not cover.
Frequently asked questions
Is “A chat that asks for the code is the trap” free?
“A chat that asks for the code is the trap” 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 “A chat that asks for the code is the trap” 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 “A chat that asks for the code is the trap”?
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 “A chat that asks for the code is the trap” 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.