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What action did the person take upon receiving an email about winning $850,000 US?
What action did the person take upon receiving an email about winning $850,000 US?
- Contacted the sender via WhatsApp
- Clicked on a link in the email
- Ignored the email (correct)
- Shared personal information in response to the email
What method was suggested in the email to claim the grand prize of $850,000 US?
What method was suggested in the email to claim the grand prize of $850,000 US?
- Email correspondence
- Visiting a particular website
- WhatsApp contact (correct)
- Phone call
What was the potential risk associated with clicking the 'Update' button on the fake software update page mentioned?
What was the potential risk associated with clicking the 'Update' button on the fake software update page mentioned?
- Receiving a notification of successful update
- Accessing official Adobe Flash Player website
- Receiving a legitimate software update
- Downloading malware onto the computer (correct)
How did the person react to encountering the hoax message about updating Adobe Flash Player?
How did the person react to encountering the hoax message about updating Adobe Flash Player?
Where can one find cross-referencing information to verify the legitimacy of unsolicited messages?
Where can one find cross-referencing information to verify the legitimacy of unsolicited messages?
What general advice is given in the text to avoid falling victim to internet hoaxes?
What general advice is given in the text to avoid falling victim to internet hoaxes?
What is a hoax in the context of IT security?
What is a hoax in the context of IT security?
How do many hoaxes tend to get money from victims according to the text?
How do many hoaxes tend to get money from victims according to the text?
What is one of the challenges with stopping a hoax mentioned in the text?
What is one of the challenges with stopping a hoax mentioned in the text?
How do some hoaxes related to viruses or malware trick victims?
How do some hoaxes related to viruses or malware trick victims?
How do hoaxes mentioned in the text often persuade victims to give money?
How do hoaxes mentioned in the text often persuade victims to give money?
What is a common way that hoaxes attempt to make individuals send money?
What is a common way that hoaxes attempt to make individuals send money?
What is a common method used by hoaxes to get money from victims according to the text?
What is a common method used by hoaxes to get money from victims according to the text?
What is one of the challenges associated with stopping hoaxes according to the text?
What is one of the challenges associated with stopping hoaxes according to the text?
What action did the person almost take after receiving the Gmail and WhatsApp contact information in the email?
What action did the person almost take after receiving the Gmail and WhatsApp contact information in the email?
What is a common tactic used by hoaxers to trick victims into thinking their system is infected with malware?
What is a common tactic used by hoaxers to trick victims into thinking their system is infected with malware?
What type of prize was the person informed they had won in the email?
What type of prize was the person informed they had won in the email?
What was the potential purpose of the graphic update page encountered by the person while typing a website address?
What was the potential purpose of the graphic update page encountered by the person while typing a website address?
How do many hoaxes attempt to convince victims to send money according to the text?
How do many hoaxes attempt to convince victims to send money according to the text?
What type of resource is commonly utilized when individuals fall victim to hoaxes mentioned in the text?
What type of resource is commonly utilized when individuals fall victim to hoaxes mentioned in the text?
Where does the individual recommend cross-referencing unsolicited messages for legitimacy?
Where does the individual recommend cross-referencing unsolicited messages for legitimacy?
How do many hoaxes mentioned in the text try to obtain money from individuals without directly accessing their bank accounts?
How do many hoaxes mentioned in the text try to obtain money from individuals without directly accessing their bank accounts?
What would have potentially happened if the person clicked the 'Update' button on the fake software update page?
What would have potentially happened if the person clicked the 'Update' button on the fake software update page?
What advice is given in the text regarding suspicious internet messages?
What advice is given in the text regarding suspicious internet messages?
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