Below is an email snippet. Identify why it might be a phishing attempt. Email Snippet: “Dear customer, Your account has been suspended due to suspicious activity. Please click here to verify your account.” *

It requests urgent action.

It has a generic greeting.

It includes a suspicious link.

All of the above.

Which of the following URLs is most likely to be safe? *

http://www.amaz0n.com

https://amazon.com.billing.info

https://www.amazon.com

amazon.secure-payments.com

What indicator should you look for to verify a website is secure before entering sensitive information? *

A green lock icon in the browser address bar.

The site uses ‘http://’ at the beginning of the URL.

The website claims to be secure on its homepage.

There are no pop-up ads on the site.

You receive an unexpected email with an attachment from a supposed bank. What should you do? *

Open the attachment to see what it is.

Delete the email immediately.

Forward it to your friends to check if they received a similar one.

Verify the sender’s email address and contact the bank via official channels.

What is a common sign of a phishing email? *

The email is personalized with your full name.

It contains multiple spelling and grammar errors.

It refers to credible websites for verification.

It offers a realistic and believable scenario.

If you suspect an email is a phishing attempt, what is the safest action to take? *

Reply to the sender for clarification.

Click on any links to confirm they are real.

Ignore the email.

Report the email through your email client’s reporting tool.

How can you check if a link in an email will direct you to a legitimate site? *

Hover over the link to see the actual URL.

Click the link to see where it goes.

Ensure the text of the link is a URL.

Ask a friend to click the link first.

Which tactic is commonly used in phishing emails to create a sense of urgency? *

Offering a free gift.

Threatening to close your account.

Providing a toll-free support number.

Including a detailed privacy statement.

What is a sign that a phone call might be a phishing attempt? *

The caller asks for personal information.

The caller ID shows a local number.

The call is short.

The caller states their name and title.

Which of these indicates a phishing attempt might be underway? *

An email from your company’s IT department asking you to update your password, including a link to do so.

An announcement email from HR about a new company policy, linking to the intranet.

A promotional email from a trusted retailer you subscribe to, offering discounts.

A notification email from your bank about a branch location closing.

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