Phishing
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- Q1What is phishing?A technique used to authenticate emailsAn attempt to deceive individuals into revealing personal information such as passwords or credit card numbersA method of catching birds with netsA type of fishing done in the sea30s
- Q2Which of the following is a common method used in phishing attacks?Physical mailText messagesPhone callsPhishing emails30s
- Q3How can you identify a phishing email?Ignoring all emails from unknown sendersClicking on all the links within the emailChecking for misspelled words or poor grammarOpening email attachments without hesitation30s
- Q4What is spear phishing?A phishing attack that targets fishA form of phishing that uses actual spearsA targeted form of phishing that aims to deceive specific individuals or organizationsA sport involving a long stick and a small ball30s
- Q5What is a common goal of phishing attacks?Promoting online shoppingIncreasing social media followersStealing personal informationSending funny memes30s
- Q6What is the best way to protect yourself from phishing attacks?Disabling all security features on your deviceBeing cautious and skeptical of unexpected emails or messagesSharing personal information with unknown websitesClicking on all links and attachments without hesitation30s
- Q7What is the purpose of a phishing website?To provide free online servicesTo share educational contentTo promote a new productTo trick users into entering their personal information30s
- Q8What is a common method used by attackers in phishing attacks to create a sense of urgency?Sending humorous memes to distract usersInviting users to a free event or webinarClaiming an account will be closed if immediate action is not takenOffering a large cash prize for participating30s
- Q9What is a common technique used in email phishing?Including multiple links to unrelated websitesSpoofing the sender's email addressAdding excessive emojis in the email bodyAttaching a large file in the email30s
- Q10What is the purpose of a phishing attack?To gain unauthorized access to sensitive informationTo promote a new productTo spread computer virusesTo increase website traffic30s