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SKETCH SERIES
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Tim, the new head of cybersecurity, goes to great lengths to ensure the safety of his company. However absurd and crazy it may be.

1 Season

The Password Manager Ep01

Tim decides to be the company's new Password Manager.

The Physical Security Officer Ep02

Tim takes his cybersecurity role to the next level by becoming the Physical Security Officer.

The Shoulder Surfer Ep03

Tim ensures everyone in the office is staying aware of their surroundings.

The Social Media Influencer Ep04

Tim finds out his coworkers find him annoying.

The Phishing Expert Ep05

Tim tries to phish a coworker who has never failed one of his phishing simulations.

The Clean Desk Enforcer Ep06

Tim ensures his coworkers are following their organization's clean desk policy.

The Cloud Manager Ep07

Tim doesn't understand what the cloud is and is having a hard time.

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Follow along as we navigate the chaos of corporate life and learn a thing or two about cybersecurity topics in this new sketch series.
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1 Season

Ping Pong and a SMShing Attack Ep01

What's more fun than learning how to spot and avoid SMShing attacks? Ping Pong!

Lightsabers and a Real World Attack Ep02

Fighting off real-world attacks are as easy as lightsabers, nunchucks, and checking the sender address in emails.

Mario Kart and Billing Issues Ep03

Losing in Mario Kart is almost as scary as a text saying you've got billing issues. However, one can be avoided with careful scrutiny and instincts.

A Bad Cup of Coffee and a Gift Card Ep04

Gift card scams, like coffee, are extremely popular. And paying attention to detail can be the difference between a bad cup of coffee and your safety.

MFA and Karaoke Ep05

Multi-factor authentication is a great way to add to the security of your online accounts. But what happens if you take that even further? Enter karaoke, rubik's cubes, and Bob Ross.

AI and Finding Love Ep06

AI can be a great tool. However, understanding the dangers that come along with it is vital to protecting yourself and your personal information from cybercriminals looking to exploit it.

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Why We Click dives deep into the intricate world of cybercrime and online behavior. Why do cybercriminals send phishing emails, and why do they work?  Each episode explores the psychology behind cyber threats and scams, aiming to uncover the ’why’ behind our actions in the digital world.
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1 Season

Why do we Click on Phishing Emails? Ep01

Learn some key psychological factors of phishing emails and some ways to spot and avoid them.

Why is Urgency so Effective in Phishing Emails? Ep02

Urgency in phishing emails is extremely common. But why does it work? And how can we fight against it?

Why Do We Underestimate the Value of Our Data? Ep03

Our data is a treasure trove for cybercriminals. Yet, we often underestimate it's true data.

Why do Cybercriminals send Phishing Emails? Ep04

Phishing emails are an extremely popular tactic utilized by cybercriminals. But why do they send them? And how are they designed to manipulate us?

Why do Cybercriminals use Fear as a Part of Online Scams? Ep05

Fear, an extremely powerful emotion can oftentimes lead individuals into falling for phishing scams. So let's dive into the psychology behind why this is, and how to fight against it.

EXECUTIVE INSIGHTS
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Adam Anderson, Hook Security's Chairman of the Board, sits down with CISOs to discuss the in's and out's of their security programs.

1 Season

John Hoyt CISO at Clemson University Ep01

Adam talks with John Hoyt, CISO at Clemson University, to discuss cybersecurity challenges and strategies.

Wade Richmond CEO of CISO ToGo Ep02

Adam talks with Wade Richmond, Founder and CEO of CISO ToGo, to discuss creating a cyber-resilient organization and return on investments.

CISO Quickfire Ep03

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TRAINING INSIGHTS
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Adam Anderson and Sarah Beecham, from Hook Security, chat with leading security awareness professionals and explore their passions and expertise within the security awareness training space. Follow along as we discuss elevating your security awareness training programs, innovative strategies, hot takes, challenges, and more delivered straight from the front lines!

Lauren Zink, Manager - Culture Awareness and Training at Indeed Ep01

Adam and Sarah talk with Lauren Zink, Manager of Culture and Awareness at Indeed, about security culture, building champions programs, and more.

COMEDY SERIES
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Ethan and Parker, from the Hook Security team, sit down to play some games and answer some common cybersecurity questions.

1 Season (Season 2 Coming Soon)

Answering Common Questions about Phishing Ep01

Follow along as we answer common questions about phishing such as "Why phishing attack happen?"

Score The Scam Ep02

Play along as we take a look at some phishing emails and scams and decide if they're truly devious or definitely dumb.

2 Phish and a Lie Ep03

Can we spot a phishing email from a real one? Watch to find out!

Answering Common Questions about Hackers Ep04

Follow along as we answer common questions about hackers such as "How hackers do hacking."

2 Phish and a Lie Ep05

Can we spot a phishing email from a real one? Watch to find out!

TACTICAL ADVICE
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Gain inspiration and get ideas on phishing testing campaigns you can run - powered by insights from our platform.

1 Season

Our Most Effective Phishing Templates Ep01

Learn about our most effective phishing templates and how you can ensure your employees are prepared to spot and avoid these popular phishing tactics.

Top 3 Templates for this Halloween Season Ep02

As spooky season approaches, get ideas on campaigns you can run that take advantage of the season.

5 Finance-Related Phishing Campaigns to run Today Ep03

Cybercriminals are often after your employee's and company's money. Gain ideas on some finance related phishing templates to properly prepare your employees on this popular phishing scam.

Tactics Cybercriminals are Using: Plus 3 Templates that Utilize Them Ep04

Cybercriminals are constantly changing the way they do things. So it's vital to stay up to date on popular scams and tactics they're using.

Our Most Clicked Phishing Templates of 2023 Ep05

Dive deep into our most clicked phishing templates of 2023 and how you can run similar campaigns.

Our Most Effective Phishing Templates for the Holidays Ep06

The holiday season is no exception when it comes to phishing scams. Checkout some of our most effective phishing templates you can run this holiday season.

Free Training Resources

Pass these videos and resources to your team to help them level up their security knowledge!

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Curious what the security awareness training inside our platform is like? Check out a free preview of some of our courses!

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Malware with Wilderness Jack

Our Wilderness Jack Annual Training Course touches on each area of security an employee should know for the year. In this episode, Wilderness Jack explains the dangers behind malware.

Tech Stack Tips

Tech Stack Tips is our training series designed to supercharge productivity and enhance security across your organization's tech infrastructure. With 24 comprehensive courses, each episode dives into a specific platform, from Google Drive and LinkedIn, to Microsoft 365 and Zoom.

Quick Hits: Safe Web Browsing

The Quick Hit series provides employees with quick refreshers of popular cybersecurity topics. In this episode, we discuss three tips you should follow in order to safely browse the web.

Social Media Scams with Mike Fry

Meet Mike Fry The Cyber Guy, a character from one of our monthly courses. In this episode, Mike Fry dives deep into the dangers accompanied by social media.

The Too Late Show: Social Engineering

The Too Late Show, hosted by Kimberly Caine, has games, guests, and a few extra surprises! Follow along this segment as she discusses the whats and whys behind social engineering.

Gone Phishing: An intro to Phishing

Our Gone Phishing course follows two people on a fishing excursion. Along the way, learn about the various forms of phishing attacks and how to identify and respond to them.

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Follow along as we answer common questions regarding cybersecurity and dive deep into specific terms. Plus - learn how to spot and avoid these common attacks.

2 Seasons

Why should we update devices? Ep01

Keeping your devices updated is crucial in keeping your information and data secure. Let's look at ways in which cybercriminals exploit outdated systems and how you can keep yourself protected.

What is a "too good to be true" phishing email? Ep02

Too-good-to-be-true phishing emails are extremely common. In this episode, we dive into what to look out for when an enticing offer lands in your inbox.

What is Spyware? Ep03

Spyware is an extremely dangerous form of malware. Follow along as we learn the dangers and what to look out for when it comes to spyware.

Why should I switch to a Passphrase? Ep04

Let's dive into how you can take your passwords to the next level by switching to a passphrase.

What is an Evil Twin Attack? Ep05

Let's dive into the dangers behind public Wifi and learn how to spot and avoid this dangerous attack.

How dangerous are Email Attachments? Ep06

Phishing emails containing attachments are pretty common, yet extremely dangerous. Let's dive into some precautions you can take to keep your information and data secure.

Why is MFA Important? Ep07

We dive into the importance of multi-factor authentication and how you can take the protection of your online accounts to the next level.

What about Reporting Phishing Emails? Ep08

We cover some best practices, and the importance, for reporting cyber incidents.

What is a Brand-Knockoff Email? Ep09

Learn how to spot and avoid these common, and extremely dangerous, emails.

What is Malware? Ep10

We’re discussing how you can protect yourself and your devices from malware.

What is Vishing? Ep11

Vishing attacks have recently been on the rise so it’s important to know how best to avoid falling victim to one of these attacks.

What is SMShing? Ep12

While most of us know to be wary of messages we get to in our emails, most aren’t aware of the dangers that come in the form of text messages.

What is Internal Phishing? Ep13

Internal phishing emails usually appear to be sent from your boss, HR or the IT department. So let's dive into how you can spot and avoid this dangerous type of phishing.

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Security Awareness Sketches


Enjoy these security awareness training sketches provided by the National Cybersecurity Alliance!

Passwords Ep01

We dive into the importance of multi-factor authentication and how you can take the protection of your online accounts to the next level.

Data Handling Ep02

We cover some best practices, and the importance, for reporting cyber incidents.

Computer Theft Ep03

Learn how to spot and avoid these common, and extremely dangerous, emails.

Phishing & Ransomware Ep04

We’re discussing how you can protect yourself and your devices from malware.

Removable Media Ep05

Vishing attacks have recently been on the rise so it’s important to know how best to avoid falling victim to one of these attacks.

Vishing Ep06

While most of us know to be wary of messages we get to in our emails, most aren’t aware of the dangers that come in the form of text messages.

Internet Downloads Ep07

Internal phishing emails usually appear to be sent from your boss, HR or the IT department. So let's dive into how you can spot and avoid this dangerous type of phishing.

Wifi Ep08

Internal phishing emails usually appear to be sent from your boss, HR or the IT department. So let's dive into how you can spot and avoid this dangerous type of phishing.

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The Sketch Bucket is a collection of our most popular sketches and skits. Plus - learn a thing or two about cybersecurity along the way!

1 Season

No More Emails Ep01

Ever wonder what it would be like to live in a world without emails? No more bad forwards, no more e-vites or reply all mistakes. No more "I hope this finds you well." Sounds like paradise, right?

Working From Home Ep02

It's a tale as old as time. Dad has a job, dad gets distracted by pool, daughter comes in and does his job better. Stay on your toes when working from home.

Hackers IRL Ep03

Phishing emails, bad pop-ups, and fake ads are sometimes difficult to spot. If we think of them as if they are real people it becomes easy to see how fake they can be.

The Joy of Shipping Ep04

Delivering packages during the holiday season can be...stressful. Thankfully, those amazing Holiday songs can take us away and make everything feel alright!

How NOT to Report Cyber Incidents Ep05

Follow alongside Bill as he recaps his day and shows us how NOT to report cyber incidents.

401K Ep06

Sometimes it's nice to sit for a moment and dream about retirement! What will you do? Where will you go? Well, if you keep clicking on PHISHING EMAILS you won't be going anywhere!

The Magic Flash Drive Ep07

Did you just happen to find a Flash Drive outside on the ground? Are you easily tempted to plug things into your computer without knowing what is on them? Maybe you should check out this video and learn from someone that always has no self control!

Additional Resources

Security Awareness Training by Amazon

A Free Training course created by Amazon

Cybersecurity Awareness Month Toolkit

Videos, Posters, Tips, etc. to promote awareness month!

Phishing Quiz

Test your ability to spot a phishing email

Hook Studios FAQs

Is this really a bunch of free security awareness training videos?

What is Hook Studios?

Hook Studios is a content hub designed for security awareness professionals. Offering free security awareness training videos to drive cultural change, tactical advice to use in the field, and easily sharable end user videos and sketches to keep users educated.

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Who is Hook Studios for?

Hook Studios was created with the security professional in mind. However, whether you're a security awareness professional, CISO, or any other position, we have a video for you.
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Can I share this content with my team?

Absolutely! One of the best parts about Hook Studios is how easy it makes sharing end user content. We encourage you to share these with your friends, family, and coworkers to keep them up to date on the latest trends and tactics. With Hook Studios, it's never been simpler to spread awareness and knowledge.
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It means free content! Each month, you'll receive our monthly newsletter, The Catch, that includes an exclusive security awareness training video. Plus - you'll be notified when we upload a new series, season, or episode of your favorite videos!
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Who is Hook Security?

Hook Security is a people-first company that uses psychological security training to help companies create security-aware culture. We strive to help people avoid manipulation by technology by offering an unmatched blend of entertainment and education.
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How can I learn more about Hook Security?

To learn more about Hook Security head over to https://www.hooksecurity.co/. If you want to get in touch, we'd love to hear from you! Simply email hello@hooksecurity.co.