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Match the following phishing attack types with their descriptions:
Spear phishing = Sending emails to many people at once Fishing = Sending emails disguised as from trusted contacts Whaling = Targeting high-profile individuals in an organization Scareware = Creating a sense of urgency to get a reaction
Match the following cybersecurity practices with their purposes:
Verify suspicious messages = Report phishing emails Stop, look, and think = Avoid clicking on infected attachments Contact the sender directly = Verify legitimacy of unexpected messages Follow organization's policies = Report phishing scams
Match the following phishing tactics with their goals:
Creating a sense of urgency = Getting sensitive information Using information found online = Creating a sense of familiarity Disguising emails as from trusted sources = Deceiving individuals into taking actions Using infected attachments = Installing malware on devices
Match the following cybersecurity best practices with their benefits:
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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 such as spear phishing and characteristics of phishing scams, to protect yourself from cyber criminals.
