What is the primary goal of phishing?

Phishing Awareness and Tactics

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1.
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To promote online shopping
To improve email security
To gather personal information through deception
To entertain email recipients
2.
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How is the term 'phish' pronounced?
Like 'fizz'
Like 'fish'
Like 'phase'
Like 'fist'
3.
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What is a common feature of phishing emails that makes them convincing?
They often mimic trusted entities
They contain no spelling errors
They are always sent in bulk
They are always sent from official domains
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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In the 2016 phishing attack on John Podesta, what tactic did the hackers use?
They sent a fake job offer
They sent a virus attachment
They used a fake login page
They offered a free vacation
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is a common theme in phishing emails that claim 'Your account has been hacked'?
They target publicly available email lists
They offer free software
They are usually sent by friends
They often contain malware
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Why do phishing emails often include a 'Password reset' request?
To trick users into revealing credentials
To offer a new service
To update software
To confirm email address
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is a common mistake made by phishing attackers in their messages?
Using too many images
Revealing a lack of understanding of malware
Sending emails at odd hours
Using complex language
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