Pre-evaluation quizOnline version Test your baseline knowledge by Sam Marshall 1 What is phishing? a A type of fishing practiced by hackers b A cybersecurity attack that involves tricking individuals into revealing sensitive information c A legitimate method of data collection 2 Which of the following is NOT a common goal of phishing attacks? a Stealing personal information b Spreading malware c Enhancing the performance of a computer 3 True or False: Phishing emails and messages are always easy to spot because they contain numerous spelling and grammar errors. a True b False 4 What is the primary tactic used by attackers in spear phishing? a Sending generic emails to a large group of people b Creating personalized messages targeting specific individuals or organizations c Distributing malware through email attachments 5 Why are attackers interested in obtaining your login credentials through phishing? a To access your social media accounts b To sell them on the dark web c To gain unauthorized access to your accounts and data 6 Which of the following is NOT a common emotional trigger used in phishing emails? a Fear b Curiosity c Happiness 7 True or False: Hovering your mouse pointer over a link in an email is a recommended practice to verify its authenticity. 8 True or False: Hovering your mouse pointer over a link in an email is a recommended practice to verify its authenticity. a True b False 9 What is one action you should take if you suspect you've received a phishing email? a Click on all the links to investigate b Reply to the email and ask for more information c Report it to your organization's IT department or the appropriate authorities
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