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How can phishing scams be executed?
How can phishing scams be executed?
- Only through email messages
- Exclusively on the phone
- Through email messages, websites, and phone calls (correct)
- Via text messages and social media platforms
What is phishing?
What is phishing?
- A program created to infect your computer without your knowledge
- A type of scam that damages your computer's data
- An official-looking email scam aimed at obtaining personal or financial information (correct)
- A virus that blocks suspicious websites to protect your data
What action should you take if you receive a call from someone claiming to be from a legitimate company?
What action should you take if you receive a call from someone claiming to be from a legitimate company?
- Agree to meet them in person
- Hang up immediately
- Provide them with personal information for verification
- Record the caller's name and time of the call (correct)
What is the purpose of a pop-up blocker?
What is the purpose of a pop-up blocker?
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Why is it important to type a bank's website address correctly while entering confidential information?
Why is it important to type a bank's website address correctly while entering confidential information?
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How can Email spam be harmful?
How can Email spam be harmful?
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What is one potential risk associated with clicking on items in pop-up ads?
What is one potential risk associated with clicking on items in pop-up ads?
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Why is it recommended not to click links in spam emails?
Why is it recommended not to click links in spam emails?
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What precaution should be taken when installing a desired program?
What precaution should be taken when installing a desired program?
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