Phishing Flashcard

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What is the primary goal of email phishing?

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To steal sensitive information

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Which of the following is a common sign of a phishing email? The email is from a known colleague asking for work-related information. The email uses a generic greeting instead of your name. The email contains no links or attachments. The email is correctly spelled and grammatically correct.

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The email uses a generic greeting instead of your name.

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What should you do if you receive an email that you suspect is phishing?

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Report the email to your IT department or use the report feature in your email client.

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Which technique do phishers use to make a malicious link appear legitimate? Options: Posting the link on a reputable website, Using a URL shortening service, Including the link in an official company document, Asking permission before sending the link

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Using a URL shortening service

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What is a common characteristic of a phishing email?

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An offer that seems too good to be true

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How can you verify the legitimacy of an email from a service or company? Options: By calling the company using a phone number found in the email, By checking the email address against those listed on the company’s official website, By replying to the email and asking for confirmation, By forwarding the email to a friend for their opinion

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By checking the email address against those listed on the company’s official website

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What is a phishing prevention technique? Options: Using the same password for all accounts for consistency, Regularly updating software and security systems, Sharing passwords with colleagues to ensure backup, Avoiding the use of antivirus software to prevent false alarms

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Regularly updating software and security systems

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Which of the following is NOT a recommended action when dealing with phishing attempts? Deleting suspicious emails immediately, Using multi-factor authentication for online accounts, Providing personal information over the phone to verify the sender, Educating oneself on the latest phishing techniques

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Providing personal information over the phone to verify the sender

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What role does multi-factor authentication play in phishing prevention?

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It adds an extra layer of security even if login details are compromised.

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Why is it important to keep software and operating systems up to date as a phishing prevention technique?

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Updates often include patches for security vulnerabilities that phishers could exploit.