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What are phishing emails?

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A form of email fraud where cybercriminals impersonate reputable entities to gain access to sensitive information.

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Which file extensions can emulate a DVD or USB drive and automatically run a script?

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.iso, .ism

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What should you do if you receive a suspicious email at work?

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Contact BTC Helpdesk at [e-mail]

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Which types of files can have malicious macros embedded in them?

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Excel and Word documents.

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Why is it important to hover your mouse over links in emails before clicking them?

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To determine the full address and check if it is legitimate.

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What is email spoofing?

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A technique used by cybercriminals to forge the sender's address on an email to make it appear as if it is from a trusted source.

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What is a ransomware attack?

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A type of email-borne threat that blocks access to files until a ransom is paid.

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What are malicious attachments?

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Files sent via email that contain harmful software designed to damage or gain unauthorized access to systems.

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What is the purpose of email encryption?

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To protect the contents of an email from being read by unauthorized parties.

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What is a spam email?

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Unsolicited and often irrelevant messages sent in bulk, typically for advertising purposes.