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Phishing Scams
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Phishing Scams

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Which of the following best describes phishing?

  • Using social engineering to trick people into clicking on malicious links
  • Creating fake websites to gather personal information
  • Sending emails from an unknown sender
  • Pretending to be someone else to deceive and obtain personal information (correct)
  • What is one way to identify a phishing email?

  • Clicking on the link provided in the email
  • Replying to the email with personal information
  • Forwarding the email to a friend
  • Checking the email sender's address (correct)
  • What is the purpose of social engineering in phishing attacks?

  • To spoof email addresses
  • To deceive individuals into clicking on malicious links (correct)
  • To gather personal information
  • To create fake websites
  • How do attackers make phishing emails appear legitimate?

    <p>By using the correct spelling and grammar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to verify the URL in the address bar when clicking on a link in an email?

    <p>To confirm the email's authenticity</p> Signup and view all the answers

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