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If you fall for a phishing scam, what should you do to limit the damage?

• Delete the phishing email

• Unplug the computer. This will get rid of any malware

• Change any compromised passwords

Answer explanation

if you fall for a phishing scheme, you should immediately change any compromised passwords and disconnect from the network any computer or device that could be infected with malware because of the phishing attack. This will help limit the damage.

Email authentication can help protect against phishing attacks. True or False?

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Email authentication technology helps prevent phishing emails from reaching your company’s inboxes.

You get a text message from a vendor who asks you to click on a link to renew your password so that you can log in to its website. You should

• Reply to the text to confirm that you really need to renew your password

• Pick up the phone and call the vendor, using a phone number you know to be correct, to confirm that the request is real

• Click on the link. If it takes you to the vendor’s website, then you’ll know it’s not a scam

Answer explanation

Before you click the link, make sure the text is legitimate and the request is real. Otherwise, clicking on the link could download malware or expose company credentials.

Which one of these statements is correct?

• If you get an email that looks like it’s from someone you know, you can click on any links as long as you have a spam blocker and anti-virus protection

• You can trust an email really comes from a client if it uses the client’s logo and contains at least one fact about the client that you know to be true

• If you get a message from a colleague who needs your network password, you should never give it out unless the colleague says it’s an emergency

• If you get an email from Human Resources asking you to provide personal information right away, you should check it out first to make sure they are who they say are

Answer explanation

This email could be a phishing scam, where you get a message that looks like it’s from someone you know, asking you urgently for sensitive information. Before responding, call Human Resources and confirm they sent the message.

You are using a social media app and you receive a notification that you have been tagged in a new photo. When you click on the notification, you are taken to a phishing website. Which of the following is the most likely explanation for this?

• The social media app has been hacked

• The phishing website is using a valid SSL certificate

• The phishing website is very well-crafted

• All of the above

Answer explanation

All of the above explanations are possible. The social media app may have been hacked, the phishing website may be very well-crafted, or the phishing website may be using a valid SSL certificate. It is important to be aware of all of the risks of phishing and to take steps to protect yourself, such as never clicking on links in social media notifications from unknown senders and always verifying the sender's email address before clicking on any links.

A pop-up window appears on your screen saying that your bank account has been compromised and you need to click on a link to verify your information. What should you do?

• Click on the link and enter your bank account information

• Ignore the pop-up window and close your browser

• Contact your bank directly to verify the authenticity of the pop-up window

Answer explanation

Never click on links in pop-up windows, even if they appear to be from legitimate sources. Phishing attacks often use fake pop-up windows to trick users into revealing sensitive information.

You are using a social media site when you receive a private message from a friend asking you to click on a link. You are not sure if the message is legitimate, but you are curious to see what the link is. What should you do?

• Click on the link to see what it is

• Ask your friend directly if they sent you the message

• Report the message to the social media site

Answer explanation

Before clicking on any links in private messages, even if they appear to be from friends, it is always best to verify with the sender directly. This will help you to avoid clicking on malicious links that could compromise your security.

You are using a streaming service when you receive a pop-up window asking you to update your payment information. The pop-up window appears to be from the streaming service, but you are not sure if it is legitimate. What should you do?

• Enter your payment information into the pop-up window

• Go to the streaming service's website directly and update your payment information there

• Contact the streaming service directly to verify the authenticity of the pop-up window

Answer explanation

Never enter any personal information into pop-up windows, even if they appear to be from legitimate sources. Phishing attacks often use fake pop-up windows to trick users into revealing sensitive information.

You are receiving a lot of pop-up windows lately, even though you have a pop-up blocker installed. What should you do?

• Uninstall your pop-up blocker and install a new one

• Scan your computer for malware

• Contact your internet service provider (ISP) for help

Answer explanation

Pop-up blockers do not always block all pop-ups. If you are receiving a lot of pop-ups, it is possible that your computer is infected with malware. Scanning your computer for malware will help to identify and remove any malicious programs that may be causing the pop-ups.

What are some of the telltale signs of a POP-UP phishing attack?

• The pop-up window appears to be from a legitimate source, but the sender's email address is misspelled

• The pop-up window contains urgent or threatening language

• The pop-up window asks you to enter sensitive information, such as your password or credit card number

• All the Above

Answer explanation

POP-UP phishing attacks often try to trick you into revealing sensitive information by using fake pop-up windows that appear to be from legitimate sources. These pop-up windows may contain urgent or threatening language, and they may ask you to enter sensitive information, such as your password or credit card number. If you see a pop-up window that has any of these characteristics, it is likely a phishing attack.