Phishing Awareness Questions

What is phishing?

• A technique used to fix broken computers

• A scam where social engineering is used to coerce a person into providing confidential information

• A malicious attack by a hacker

• A form of online advertising

Which of the following are signs of a potential phishing attack?

• Unusual graphics

• Unusual grammar and spelling errors

• A sense of urgency or demand for immediate action

• All of the above

What should you do if you think you are the target of a phishing attack?

• Ignore it

• Forward it to a trusted contact

• Contact the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

• Answer the email

What website is a trustworthy source for verifying an email message's authenticity?

• Google.com

• Snopes.com

• Whois.net

• ScamFighter.net

What is the best behavior when handling emails from unknown sources?

• Delete it immediately

• Open the email and read it

• Forward it to your work friends

• Respond to the email

Which of the following would be an indication of a potential phishing attack?

• An unexpected email with an attachment

• An email asking for money

• All of the above

• An email from a known colleague with a suspicious link

What should you do when faced with a suspicious website?

• Visit the website

• Read through the terms and conditions

• Do not give any information or click on any links

• Download the file

Which of the following is the best way to protect against phishing attacks?

• All of the above

• Update your operating system regularly

• Educate yourself about potential scams

• Install antivirus software

What should you do if you have already been the victim of a phishing attack?

• Contact the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

• Change your passwords

• Delete the emails

• Report the incident to your bank

What type of media can be used to carry out phishing attacks?

• Text messages

• All of the above

• Printed materials

• Telephone calls