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What is the primary goal of cybercriminals sending phishing emails?
What is the primary goal of cybercriminals sending phishing emails?
- To infect all devices with malware
- To create a sense of urgency among email recipients
- To steal money directly
- To deceive individuals into providing sensitive information or taking a dangerous action (correct)
What is the term for a targeted phishing attack on a specific person or organization?
What is the term for a targeted phishing attack on a specific person or organization?
- Whaling
- Fishing scam
- Cyber attack
- Spear phishing (correct)
How can you verify the authenticity of a suspicious email?
How can you verify the authenticity of a suspicious email?
- By replying to the email to ask for more information
- By clicking on the link to see if it is legitimate
- By contacting the sender directly using a known phone number (correct)
- By forwarding the email to a colleague for their opinion
What is the recommended approach to dealing with unexpected emails containing links or attachments?
What is the recommended approach to dealing with unexpected emails containing links or attachments?
What should you do if you receive a phishing email?
What should you do if you receive a phishing email?
Phishing emails are typically sent from unknown contacts or organizations.
Phishing emails are typically sent from unknown contacts or organizations.
Spear phishing attacks always target a large group of people.
Spear phishing attacks always target a large group of people.
Fishing scams are designed to create a sense of urgency or familiarity to prompt a quick reaction.
Fishing scams are designed to create a sense of urgency or familiarity to prompt a quick reaction.
It's recommended to verify suspicious emails by replying to the email itself.
It's recommended to verify suspicious emails by replying to the email itself.
Phishing is the most common attack in today's digital age.
Phishing is the most common attack in today's digital age.
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.
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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Description
Learn about phishing attacks, including types such as spear phishing, and how to identify characteristics of scams that deceive individuals into giving out sensitive information.
