5 Questions
What is the primary goal of cybercriminals when using phishing attacks?
To deceive individuals into giving out sensitive information or taking potentially dangerous actions.
What is the term used to describe a targeted phishing attack on a specific person or organization?
Spear phishing.
What is the best practice for defending against phishing attacks?
Being suspicious of all emails, especially unexpected messages containing links or attachments, and verifying suspicious messages by contacting the sender directly.
Why do phishing scams often create a sense of urgency?
To get individuals to react without considering the consequences.
What should individuals do if they suspect a phishing email is not legitimate?
Follow their organization's policies and procedures for reporting it.
Study Notes
Phishing Attacks
- Phishing is the most common attack in today's digital age, where cyber criminals send deceptive emails.
- The goal of phishing attacks is to deceive individuals into giving out sensitive information or taking dangerous actions.
Types of Phishing Attacks
- Spear phishing: a targeted attack on a particular person or organization, often using easily found online information.
Characteristics of Phishing Scams
- Create a sense of urgency or familiarity to prompt reaction without considering consequences.
Defense Against Phishing
- Be suspicious of all emails, especially unexpected messages with links or attachments.
- Stop, look, and think before taking any action.
- Verify suspicious messages by contacting the sender directly using a known phone number.
- If not legitimate, follow organization's policies and procedures for reporting it.
Types of Fishing Attacks
- Phishing: cyber criminals send emails disguised to look like they are coming from trusted contacts or organizations to deceive users into giving out sensitive information or taking dangerous actions.
- Spear phishing: a targeted attack on a particular person or organization using easily found online information, making it more convincing.
Characteristics of Phishing Scams
- Create a sense of urgency or familiarity to prompt the user into reacting without considering the consequences.
- Often contain links or attachments that can be infected.
- Use a false sense of trust by pretending to be from a trusted source.
Defense Against Phishing Attacks
- Be suspicious of all emails, especially unexpected messages containing links or attachments.
- Stop, look, and think before taking any action.
- Verify suspicious messages by contacting the sender directly using a known phone number.
- If the email is not legitimate, follow the organization's policies and procedures for reporting it.
Learn about phishing attacks, their types, and characteristics, including spear phishing and creating a sense of urgency or familiarity.
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