Phishing Attacks

What are some common phishing techniques?

• Email phishing, spear phishing, pharming, vishing, and smishing.

• Social engineering, Trojan horse, Man-in-the-middle attack

• Malvertising, Ransomware, Keylogging

• Phlashing, Whaling, Spoofing

How can you identify phishing emails?

• By providing personal or financial information requested in the email

• By checking for suspicious email addresses, misspellings or grammatical errors in the email content, requests for personal or financial information, and unexpected attachments or links.

• By clicking on all links and attachments in the email

• By ignoring any suspicious email addresses or content

What are some preventive measures to avoid phishing attacks?

• Ignoring suspicious emails or messages, clicking on unknown links or downloading attachments from unknown sources, using weak passwords, not enabling two-factor authentication, not keeping software and antivirus programs up to date, and not educating oneself about phishing techniques and how to identify them.

• Being cautious of suspicious emails or messages, not clicking on unknown links or downloading attachments from unknown sources, regularly updating and using strong passwords, enabling two-factor authentication, keeping software and antivirus programs up to date, and educating oneself about phishing techniques and how to identify them.

• Clicking on any link or downloading any attachment without verifying the source, using the same password for multiple accounts, not updating software and antivirus programs, and not being aware of common phishing tactics.

• Trusting all emails and messages received, clicking on any link or downloading any attachment without hesitation, using simple and easily guessable passwords, not enabling any additional security measures, and not staying informed about the latest phishing scams.

Why is it important to protect personal information online?

• To increase online security, To maintain privacy, To avoid online scams

• To prevent identity theft, fraud, and unauthorized access to sensitive data.

What is the purpose of a phishing attack?

• To spread malware and viruses.

• To gain unauthorized access to a system.

• To deceive individuals into revealing sensitive information.

• To promote fake products and services.

What are some red flags to look out for in phishing emails?

• Suspicious sender email addresses, generic greetings, urgent or threatening language, requests for personal information, spelling and grammatical errors, and suspicious attachments or links.

• Emails from unrecognized or suspicious domains, offers that seem too good to be true, requests for password or login credentials, emails that claim to be from a government agency or financial institution

• Vague or generic email content, excessive use of exclamation marks or capital letters, requests for immediate action or response, poor formatting or design

• Unusual email subject lines, unfamiliar sender names, requests for money or financial information, misspelled company names or logos

How can you verify the authenticity of a website to prevent phishing attacks?

• Ignore any security warnings from your browser.

• Click on any pop-up ads on the website to verify its authenticity.

• Check for spelling errors in the website URL.

• Verify HTTPS, SSL certificate, trust indicators, domain name, and be cautious of suspicious emails or links.

What should you do if you suspect a phishing attempt?

• Provide personal information requested in the email.

• Click on any links in the email to investigate further.

• Report the suspicious email or website

• Delete the email without opening it.

What are some common targets of phishing attacks?

• Websites, social media platforms, and online marketplaces.

• Government agencies, financial institutions, and healthcare providers.

• Mobile devices, email accounts, and online gaming platforms.

• Individuals, businesses, and organizations

What are some best practices for creating strong and secure passwords?

• Using a combination of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters, avoiding common words or phrases, using the same password for each account, and rarely updating passwords.

• Using only lowercase letters and numbers, avoiding common words or phrases, using the same password for multiple accounts, and rarely updating passwords.

• Using a combination of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters, avoiding common words or phrases, using a unique password for each account, and regularly updating passwords.

• Using a combination of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters, using common words or phrases, using the same password for multiple accounts, and rarely updating passwords.