Identifying Phishing Email Signs

What is a common indicator of a phishing email?

• Comes from a trusted company

• Email is urgent

• Email has no grammar mistakes

• The email is addressed to your name

Which of the following is a red flag in a phishing email?

• A generic greeting

• A professional signature

• A familiar sending address

• A well-designed company logo

If an email contains an unexpected attachment, what should you do?

• Open it immediately

• Reply to sender to verify

• Delete it if you are not expecting it

• Forward it to a co-worker to check

Which of the following is a key sign of a phishing email?

• URL starts with https://

• URL is slightly misspelled

• The website has a contact page with support

• The website uses a modern design

Which of the following domain names might indicate a phishing attempt?

• www.paypal.com

• www.paypa1.com

• www.bankofamerica.com

• www.google.com

Why do scammers use urgency?

• To make you feel special

• To encourage quick and thoughtless reaction

• To provide security updates

• To ensure it is taken seriously

A phishing email may request you to

• Change your password through staffpass

• Verify your identity

• Log in to Google Drive using your credentials

• Contact ISC

What type of attachment are most likely to be dangerous?

• .text

• .docx

• .exe

• .jpeg

What is the main purpose of a phishing attack?

• Improve cybersecurity awareness

• Trick users to provide personal information

• Conduct marketing research

• Send ads

What would your building administrator not ask you for over email?

• If you are available to meet

• A question about a student

• Your password

• If you would be willing to be part of a committee