Smishing: A New Cyber Threat

What is the new form of cyber fraud that is replacing traditional phishing emails?

• Vishing

• Smishing

• Pharming

• Spoofing

What do smishing messages typically claim to show?

• A new job offer

• A friend request

• A suspicious withdrawal from an ATM

• A lottery win

What could happen if you click on a link in a smishing message?

• You could win a prize

• Your phone could get infected with malware

• Your phone battery could drain

• You could get a new app

Why is it harder to identify fraudulent sites on a mobile phone?

• The internet connection is weak

• The phone is too slow

• The screen is very tiny

• The phone's brightness is low

What should you do if you receive a suspicious text message?

• Reply to the message

• Call the number in the message

• Click on the link provided

• Delete the message and call a verified number