Nostalgia Meets Cybersecurity: Spotting Modern Scams in a Retro OS Simulator - Forward or Fraud
The article discusses a new gamified cybersecurity simulator called 'Forward or Fraud'. Players take on the role of corporate employees managing daily tasks while navigating potential scams in a retro operating system environment. The game emphasizes decision-making and its impact on various corporate metrics, providing a comprehensive evaluation of players' choices.
- ▪Forward or Fraud is an immersive educational simulator disguised as a retro desktop operating system.
- ▪Players must manage tasks and inspect emails, making decisions that affect corporate metrics like security and reputation.
- ▪The game features a dynamic scenario randomizer to keep gameplay unpredictable and engaging.
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