Phishing Quiz

What is the primary goal of phishing?

• To provide technical support

• To entertain the recipient

• To gather personal information

• To sell products

In the 2016 phishing attack on John Podesta, what did the hackers trick him into doing?

• Downloading a malicious file

• Sending money to a fake charity

• Changing his email provider

• Revealing his Gmail password

What is a common tactic used by email scammers to improve their phishing attempts?

• Hiring professional writers

• Constantly refining their methods

• Using complex algorithms

• Sending emails in bulk

Which type of phishing email aims to exploit the recipient's fear of missing a paycheck?

• Payment request

• Password reset

• Account hacked

• Charity donation

What should you remember if an email offer sounds too good to be true?

• It is probably a genuine offer

• It is likely a scam

• You should immediately respond

• You should forward it to friends