Malicious attachments and disguised downloads
A surprise file is not a task. Confirm why it arrived before you open it, or turn anything on.
“Malicious attachments and disguised downloads” is a CyberPlay video course of about 7 minutes, included with Individual Plus. A guide explains the topic and the video stops for five questions.
Learn to treat a surprise email attachment as a risk, not a task: how disguised files, passwords in the email and "Enable Editing" prompts work. You will know how to confirm a file with the real sender and what to do if you opened one.
Key facts
- Five checkpoint questions inside the video
- About 7 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 surprise file is not a task.
- The name can lie. Enable Editing or a sign‑in from that file is the trap.
- Confirm the purpose on a path you already trust. If you went further: disconnect, and tell someone.
Frequently asked questions
Is “Malicious attachments and disguised downloads” free?
“Malicious attachments and disguised downloads” 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 “Malicious attachments and disguised downloads” take?
About 7 minutes, including the five questions. The exact length depends on the guide and the language you choose.
Do I get a certificate for “Malicious attachments and disguised downloads”?
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 “Malicious attachments and disguised downloads” 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.