Gone Phishin' 🎣

Gone Phishin' is a Python terminal-based security awareness game that teaches users how to identify phishing emails.

Overview

This application presents simulated email messages and prompts the user to classify each as:

• Phishing
• Legitimate

After each response, the game provides key indicators and an explanation to reinforce phishing detection skills.

Features

• 20 prebuilt email scenarios
• Randomized question selection
• Score tracking
• Post-game review of missed questions
• Modular design (separated into data, logic, and UI)

Technologies Used

• Python 3
• Modular project structure
• Basic OOP principles
• Structured input validation

How to Run

From inside the project folder:

python3 main.py

Project Structure

gone_phishin/
│
├── main.py      # Terminal interface
├── game.py      # Game engine and scoring logic
├── data.py      # Email dataset
└── README.md    # Project documentation

Purpose

This project demonstrates:

• Understanding of phishing indicators
• Secure coding practices
• Modular Python design
• Practical cybersecurity awareness concepts

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Developed as part of cybersecurity coursework and personal lab development.