What your child will learn
Identify at least 4 red flags in a phishing email
Explain the difference between a real email domain and a lookalike domain
Apply skeptical thinking before clicking any email link
How this mission works
Work through 5 real-looking emails with Zuki the Cyber Owl. Some are phishing — some are safe. Hover over sender addresses to reveal the true domain, spot countdown timers, identify lookalike domains (like amaz0n with zero vs letter o), and learn to check before you click. Score 4/5 to earn the Phishing Detective badge.
What students actually encounter
"You won a $500 Gift Card!" from support@ToysRus.com — real or phishing?
"URGENT: Your Account Will Be Suspended!" from admin@amaz0n-verify.com — what is the red flag?
Cipher is with them the whole way
When a student gets stuck on The Mystery Email, Cipher appears with a mission-specific nudge — no spoilers, just a hint toward the right thinking. Make a wrong choice, and Cipher explains the real-world consequence. Finish the mission, and Cipher generates a personalized performance debrief based on exactly how the student played it.
ISTE alignment
Students demonstrate an understanding of rights and obligations in digital environments and manage personal data to maintain digital privacy and security.