A practical course on how an attacker substitutes or distributes a malicious Quick Response (QR) code to redirect a victim to a phishing page or a fraudulent cryptocurrency approval request. You will learn why hiding a destination until after scanning removes the visual inspection habit ordinary phishing training relies on, the specific wallet draining mechanism where an approval, not a single theft, grants ongoing access, the common distribution vectors, why this scam category has grown alongside routine QR code use, practical defenses for individuals and organisations, and honest incident response guidance given that a completed cryptocurrency transaction is typically irreversible.
Nothing. Every course, exam, and certificate on the catalog is free — including retakes. All you need is a free Safeguard account.
None. The flagship course, Safeguard Certified Practitioner, is a beginner-level course — basic familiarity with how software is built helps, but every exam question is answerable from the lessons themselves.
You can retake it after a 24-hour cooldown, as many times as you need. Retakes are free, and each attempt draws a fresh random set of questions.
The Safeguard Certified Practitioner credential is valid for 24 months from issue. The expiry date is printed on the certificate and shown live on its public verification page. Renewing means passing the current exam again.
