Phishing Quiz

What is phishing?

• A type of computer virus

• The use of sending emails to distribute advertisements

• The use of sending emails while impersonating a reputable source to get people into revealing personal and sensitive information

• A method of hacking into a computer network

What is email spoofing?

• A method for encrypting emails.

• When an attacker sends an email that looks like it's coming from a legitimate source.

• A technique for recovering lost email passwords.

• Sending emails from a public domain.

What is one of the signs of a phishing attempt?

• Correct grammar and spelling

• A casual tone with no urgency

• Requests for personal information

• Offers of rewards or prizes

How do bad actors create pressure in phishing attempts?

• By providing detailed explanations

• By creating a sense of urgency

• By using polite language

• By giving multiple contact options

What should you watch out for to identify a phishing attempt?

• Proper formatting

• High-quality images

• Improper grammar and spelling

• Professional design

What was the likely cause of the hackers' access to the San Bernardino Sheriff's Department computers?

• A physical break-in

• A malicious email attachment

• A malicious link

• A weak password

What is an important factor to consider when assessing the trustworthiness of links in an email?

• The color of the link

• If the link comes from a trusted source and matches previous links from the same source

• The number of links in the email

• The length of the link

What does the 'I' stand for in the acronym P.I.T.S. when it comes to handling suspicious emails?

• Ignore

• Inspect

• Intervene

• Inquire

Answer explanation

Explanation: The 'I' in P.I.T.S. stands for "Inspect." It reminds individuals to carefully examine the sender's information in suspicious emails to verify their legitimacy.

Which action is recommended by the 'S' in the P.I.T.S. acronym when encountering a phishing email?

• Save the email for later

• Share the email with colleagues

• Submit a ticket to IT

• Skip the email without taking any action

Answer explanation

Explanation: The 'S' in P.I.T.S. advises individuals to share suspicious emails with IT by submitting a ticket for further investigation and handling.

What is the primary purpose of the 'P' in the P.I.T.S. acronym?

• Panic and delete the email

• Proceed to click on links in the email

• Pause and carefully examine the email

• Provide personal information to the sender

Answer explanation

Explanation: The 'P' in P.I.T.S. reminds individuals to pause and carefully examine suspicious emails before taking any action, such as clicking on links or providing personal information.