WorksheetsIdentifying Phishing Email Signs
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
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
