Phishing & Social Engineering ِAttacks

What is phishing email?

• Phishing email is a type of spam message that promotes products.

• Phishing email is a legitimate message from a bank.

• Phishing email is a notification about a software update.

• Phishing email is a fraudulent message that seeks to obtain sensitive information by pretending to be a legitimate entity.

How can you tell if an email is fake?

• Check the sender's email address and look for signs of fraud or deception.

• Check the email for spelling mistakes and errors only.

• Ignore the email if it comes from a well-known company.

• Trust any email that has a professional design.

What is a common trick used in phishing?

• Create a sense of urgency to push for quick action.

• Provide a link to a legitimate website.

• Request personal information for a survey.

• Offer a free gift for signing up.

What should you do if you receive a suspicious email?

• Do not open attachments or click on links; verify the sender and report it.

• Reply to the sender asking for clarification.

• Forward the email to all your contacts.

• Open the email and read it carefully.

How can you identify a fake website?

• Ignore the website's URL

• Trust any site that has ads

• Look for HTTPS, check the domain name, and verify contact information.

• Look for flashy design

What is social engineering?

• A type of engineering that focuses on social structures

• A method to improve social skills

• A strategy to enhance collaboration among teams

• Social engineering is a tactic used to manipulate individuals into revealing confidential information or performing actions that compromise security.

Why is it important to report phishing attempts?

• It is important to report phishing attempts to enhance security, protect users, and prevent future attacks.

• To increase the number of phishing messages received.

• To inform them about phishing attackers.

• To confuse users about internet security.

What does a link checker do?

• A link checker creates new links.

• A link checker improves the site's content.

• A link checker analyzes the site's traffic.

• A link checker verifies the validity and accessibility of links.

How can you track a phone number?

• By guessing the location based on the area code

• By sending a text message to the number

• By using a landline to call the number

• You can track a phone number using GPS tracking apps, or by contacting the service provider, or by using online tracking services.

What is the purpose of tracking an IP address?

• To encrypt data sent over the internet.

• IP address tracking is used to determine the location and activity of a device based on its IP address.

• To block unwanted sites from accessing.

• To increase internet speed for users.