Phishing Attacks and Scams
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What is the primary goal of a phishing attack?

  • To target a specific organization or industry
  • To deceive individuals into divulging sensitive information (correct)
  • To install malware on a victim's device
  • To create a sense of familiarity with the attacker

    • What is spear phishing?

  • A type of phishing attack that uses social media
  • A type of phishing attack that targets a specific organization
  • A type of phishing attack that targets a specific person or group (correct)
  • A type of phishing attack that uses fake websites

    • What is the best defense against phishing attacks?

  • Being suspicious of all emails and verifying suspicious messages (correct)
  • Not clicking on links or attachments
  • Verifying the sender's email address
  • Using antivirus software

    • What is a common tactic used by phishing scammers to get individuals to react quickly?

    <p>Creating a sense of urgency or scarcity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do if you suspect an email is a phishing attack?

    <p>Contact the sender directly using a known phone number</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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.

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    Learn about phishing attacks, including types like spear phishing and characteristics of phishing scams, to stay safe online.

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