How to Avoid Phishing Attacks

How to Avoid Phishing Attacks

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Information Technology (IT), Architecture

University

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The video tutorial emphasizes the importance of verifying the email sender's domain and the actual target address of links before clicking. It advises practicing caution and common sense when dealing with emails that request personal information or system changes. The tutorial also warns against offers that seem too good to be true, suggesting they likely are.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a crucial step to take before clicking on a link in an email?

Check the email's subject line

Verify the sender's domain

Forward the email to a friend

Read the email's content thoroughly

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why should you hover over a link in an email?

To delete the link

To copy the link

To activate the link

To see the link's URL

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should you do when an email asks for personal information?

Provide the information immediately

Ignore the email

Forward the email to your IT department

Use common sense and verify the request

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a sign that an email offer might be a scam?

The email is written in a formal tone

The email has no attachments

The email is from a known contact

The offer is very generous

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should you do if an email offer seems too good to be true?

Accept the offer immediately

Verify the offer's authenticity

Share the offer with friends

Ignore the email