Phishing Quiz

You get an email saying there’s a problem with your account, but it’s from a strange email address like "[e-mail]."

• Verify the email sender

• Ignore the email

You receive a text message claiming your package has been shipped, but it includes a link to a website.

• Legitimate

• Requires further verification

You are asked to provide your password in a pop-up window while browsing a website you trust.

• Normal procedure

• Acceptable practice

You receive a phone call from someone claiming to be from your bank, asking for your account details.

• Verify their identity

• Provide the details

You receive an email with an attachment from an unknown sender, claiming it contains important documents.

• Open the attachment

• Do not open the attachment

You see a pop-up ad while browsing that offers a free gift card in exchange for your personal information.

• Potentially a good offer

• Requires caution

You are prompted to verify your identity by entering your social security number on a website you have never visited before.

• Proceed with caution

• Verify the website's legitimacy

You receive a message on social media from a friend asking for your login credentials to help with a problem.

• Trustworthy request

• Request for verification of identity

You find a website offering a free trial for a popular software, but it requires your credit card information upfront.

• Safe offer

• Requires caution

You receive a notification on your phone about a security update, asking you to click a link to secure your account.

• Proceed with the update

• Ignore the notification