Phishing Quiz

Phishing is an attempt to steal personal information by pretending to be a trustworthy source.

• True

• False

What is a common sign of a phishing email?

• A) Asking for sensitive information

• B) Proper spelling and grammar

• C) Verified links

• D) A trusted sender

Legitimate organizations will never ask for sensitive information like passwords or Social Security numbers over email.

• True

• False

Phishing emails often contain urgent language. Which of the following is most likely to be found in a phishing email?

• A) Act now to claim your prize

• B) Please review at your convenience

• C) Update your contact information

• D) Your scheduled maintenance is complete

What is a primary characteristic of spear phishing?

• A) It targets a specific individual or organization

• B) It is aimed at a large group of people

• C) It involves calling the victim over the phone

• D) It sends emails with prize offers

Which of the following actions can help protect against phishing attacks?

• A) Clicking on links in unknown emails

• B) Verifying the sender's email address and link URL

• C) Entering personal information in email forms

• D) Ignoring suspicious emails without reporting them

In a phishing email, the sender's email address might look almost identical to a legitimate one but with slight variations. This technique is called:

• A) Spoofing

• B) Domain squatting

• C) Pharming

• D) Baiting

You receive an email from your bank asking you to verify your account by clicking a link. The email includes your full name and some recent transactions. What should you do first?

• A) Click the link to verify your account

• B) Reply to the email asking for more details

• C) Contact your bank directly through official channels

• D) Provide partial information as a precaution

Which of the following can help prevent phishing attacks on a company's email systems?

• A) Installing antivirus software

• B) Regular employee training on recognizing phishing

• C) Asking employees to use personal emails for work

• D) Ignoring emails from unknown sources

You notice an unusual login attempt from a foreign country on your email account. Shortly after, you receive an email asking you to confirm your identity and reset your password. What is the safest action?

• A) Click the link to reset your password

• B) Mark the email as spam and report it

• C) Open a new browser and access your account directly through the official website

• D) Reply to the email for further instructions