Build a Social Engineering Awareness Simulator

Humans are often the weakest link in cybersecurity. Social engineering attacks manipulate trust, urgency, or curiosity. Simulating such attacks in a safe, educational environment helps users recognize and avoid real-world traps like phishing emails or phone scams.

The project aims to build a training simulator that mimics real attack methods — such as suspicious emails, misleading links, or manipulative calls — and offers instant feedback. It boosts awareness by teaching users to identify red flags and respond safely.

Users interact with a series of simulated cyber situations — like emails, messages, or calls — where they must decide how to respond. The app tracks their decisions, educates them with security principles, and awards badges or improvements based on performance.

• User selects a training module (e.g., phishing, baiting, pretexting).
• Simulator presents realistic-looking emails, messages, or roleplays.
• User makes decisions (click, ignore, report, respond, etc.).
• Immediate feedback and explanation follows every choice.
• Scoreboard shows areas to improve and tracks learning progress.

• Social Engineering Attack Types – OWASP
• Phishing Email Patterns
• Gamification for Cybersecurity Training
• React Conditional UI Patterns
• D3.js or Chart.js for Progress Tracking