Phishing Quiz

What is phishing?

• A type of fishing

• A type of gardening

• A type of scam involving bait

• A type of hunting

What is a common indicator of a phishing attempt?

• Unusual attachments

• Unusual fonts

• Unusual spacing

• Unusual colors

What is spear phishing?

• A phishing attack that targets a specific individual

• A phishing attack that targets a specific company

• A phishing attack that requires more research and includes personal details

• A type of fishing with a spear

Is phishing illegal?

• No, it is not considered a crime

• Yes, but scammers still do it

• No, it is legal in some cases

• Yes, it is always illegal

How can you prevent phishing?

• Check the email address and look for unusual attachments

• Open any suspicious files

• Click on any suspicious links or emails

• Ignore any grammar errors in the email

What is a possible consequence of falling for a phishing attack?

• Losing personal information

• Getting a job offer

• Receiving a free gift

• Winning a lottery

What is a red flag in an email that might indicate a phishing attempt?

• The email is written in a formal tone

• The email has no attachments

• The email address has nothing to do with the company it claims to be from

• The email is written in a casual tone

What is a measure to prevent phishing attacks?

• Invest in cybersecurity software

• Click on any link in an email

• Ignore any urgent style emails

• Avoid updating your browser

What is a characteristic of a targeted phishing attack?

• It is the least popular type of phishing

• It requires no research from the attacker side

• It includes lots of personal details

• It is the easiest type of phishing to detect

What is a possible consequence of clicking on a phishing link?

• Losing personal information

• Winning a lottery

• Receiving a free gift

• Getting a job offer