Phishing Fundamentals

What should you do if you receive a text message like this one?

• Click the link and claim the prize.

• Forward it to a friend so they can claim the prize.

• Delete the message.

• Respond and ask for more specifics.

Which of the following are red flags in this email?

(Select all that apply.)

• Generic greeting.

• Bad grammar.

• A sense of urgency.

• Incorrect punctuation and typos.

Imagine receiving this email from your boss. Select the best response.

• Fill out the form and wire the money as you've been instructed to do.

• Download the form and scan it for viruses, then wire the money.

• Call your boss to confirm the request is legitimate.

• Delete the email because its probably a scam.

Of the following, which best describe how to avoid getting phished? (Select all that apply.)

• Hovering the pointer of your mouse over a link to see where the URL leads.

• Verifying that the sender of an email or text message is who t hey say they are.

• Staying alert for awkward phrasing and threatening language when receiving emails.

• Never divulging sensitive information over the phone unless you are 100% sure the person on the other end is a trustworthy source.

• Installing antivirus software on all of your devices.

Select the three (3) true statements about spam.

• It can be dangerous but it's mostly annoying.

• Spam didn't exist before email became popular.

• If you receive a lot of spam at work, you should report it.

• To avoid spam in your personal life, you could sign up for opt-out services.

Phishing target __________.

• Computers.

• Mobile phones.

• Network systems.

• Humans.

Which of the following about phishing is TRUE?

• It is one of the uncommon method used by cybercriminals.

• It is common only because of smart mobile phones.

• There are software out there to detect phishing.

• It is one of the most common method used by cybercriminals.

Which of the following about Cybercriminals is TRUE?

• They only target friends and relatives.

• They only target people they dislike.

• They will target anyone, anywhere and anytime.

• They will target huge companies only.

Phishing attacks are tremendously effective and dangerous because ____________________ . (Select the best answer.)

• it leverages human emotions to trigger a response.

• no one can avoid being phished.

• it comes from highly skilled cybercriminals.

From a personal standpoint, phishing scam could lead to identity theft, which in turns leads to ____________.

(Select the best answer.)

• financial loss and hardship.

• broken relationships.

• loss of loved ones