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Explain Phishing To Your Grandma

By Ben Popken August 11, 2009

Next time you find yourself struggling to explain how phishing works to the less than techno-savvy people in your life, perhaps just fire up this charming little video that explains it in plain English and engaging pieces of cut-out paper.

Phishing Scams in Plain English [Common Craft] (Thanks to Angela!)

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