Week 1: Recognize cyber threats Step 1 of 8 12% PhoneThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.What is phishing? A software update A scam that tricks people into sharing information A password manager A firewall Which type of phishing uses text messages? Vishing Spear phishing Whaling Smishing Which emotion is commonly exploited in phishing attacks? Satisfaction Urgency Creativity Confidence What should you do before clicking a link in an email? Reply to the sender Hover over the link to verify the destination Forward it to a coworker Download attachments first What is a romance scam? A fake investment opportunity A phishing email from a bank A fake dating profile used to gain trust and request money A malware attack Which of the following is a warning sign of an online shopping scam? Clear refund policies Using a trusted retailer Deals that seem too good to be true Secure payment options What should you do if you receive a suspicious phishing message? Open it to investigate Ignore it but save it Send it to friends Report, block, and delete it What type of phishing targets executives and senior leaders? Smishing Clone phishing Whaling Vishing
