Phishing Awareness and Simulation Quiz
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What is phishing?

  • A crime that relies on deception to gain access to confidential information
  • A crime that relies on deception to steal confidential information (correct)
  • A crime that relies on deception to gain access to private information
  • A crime that relies on deception to gain access to public information
  • What is a typical result of a successful phishing attack?

  • Impersonating the victim and applying for credit cards or loans (correct)
  • Impersonating the victim and opening bank accounts
  • Impersonating the victim and applying for a job
  • Impersonating the victim and applying for a passport
  • What is an effective way to test user’s knowledge about phishing?

  • Phishing simulations (correct)
  • Security awareness training
  • Security audits
  • Security awareness courses
  • Study Notes

    • Phishing is a cybercrime that relies on deception to steal confidential information from users and organizations.
    • Phishing victims are tricked into disclosing information they know should be kept private.
    • Because they trust the source of the information request and believe the party is acting with the best intentions, phishing email victims typically respond without thinking twice.
    • Cyber criminals use this information to impersonate the victim and apply for credit cards or loans, open bank accounts, and other fraudulent activity.
    • Phishing simulations are an ideal way to test users’ knowledge and boost organization-wide levels of phishing awareness.

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    Test your knowledge of phishing and learn how to identify and protect against phishing attempts with this quiz. Understand how cyber criminals use deception to steal confidential information, and the importance of raising organization-wide awareness.

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