Technical Terms - Internet (A-Z) - Phishing

What is phishing?

• A type of fishing

• A social engineering attack

• A computer virus

• A hardware issue

What is the goal of a phishing attack?

• To install software on the victim's computer

• To steal personal information

• To provide free services to the victim

• To improve network security

What is a common sign of a phishing email?

• No personal information requested

• No links included

• Perfect grammar and spelling

• Urgency to act quickly

How can you identify a phishing attempt?

• Click on all links in the email

• Ignore the email completely

• Check the email's From field and hyperlinks

• Enter personal information without hesitation

What is spear phishing?

• A type of fishing spear

• A targeted phishing attack

• A phishing attempt using a spear weapon

• A phishing attempt involving marine life

What should you do if you have doubts about an email's legitimacy?

• Follow all links provided

• Enter personal information immediately

• Contact the sender for verification

• Ignore the email

Why should you not reuse a username and password combination on multiple websites?

• To increase security

• To confuse scammers

• To prevent scammers from accessing other accounts

• To make it easier to remember

What happens when a victim enters personal information on a fraudulent website?

• The information is securely stored

• The website crashes

• The victim receives a reward

• The information is sent to the scammers

What should you do if you fall victim to a phishing attack?

• Continue using the same username and password combination

• Ignore the situation

• Change your password on all accounts

• Reveal more personal information to the scammers

Why do phishing emails often contain misspellings and grammatical errors?

• To confuse the victim

• To make the email look more professional

• To create a sense of urgency

• To show the sender's lack of language skills