10 Questions
What is the primary goal of cybercriminals sending phishing emails?
To deceive individuals into providing sensitive information or taking a dangerous action
What is the term for a targeted phishing attack on a specific person or organization?
Spear phishing
How can you verify the authenticity of a suspicious email?
By contacting the sender directly using a known phone number
What is the recommended approach to dealing with unexpected emails containing links or attachments?
Stop, look, and think before taking any action
What should you do if you receive a phishing email?
Follow your organization's policies and procedures for reporting it
Phishing emails are typically sent from unknown contacts or organizations.
False
Spear phishing attacks always target a large group of people.
False
Fishing scams are designed to create a sense of urgency or familiarity to prompt a quick reaction.
True
It's recommended to verify suspicious emails by replying to the email itself.
False
Phishing is the most common attack in today's digital age.
True
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.
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.
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