FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

COMPUTER THREATS SECURITY

TYPES OF COMPUTER SECURITY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
When receiving an email from an unknown contact that has a link, you should?
A
Open the link to view its contents
B
Delete the email
C
Forward the email to your co-workers to allow them to open the link first
D
Forward the email to your personal email account so you can open it at home
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Unexpected or suspicious email attachments should never be opened. They may execute a disguised program (malware, adware, spyware, virus, etc.) that could damage or steal your data.

Detailed explanation-2: -Attachments from Unknown Senders – Never open an attachment from an unknown or sender to avoid exposing your computer to viruses, worms, and Trojans.

Detailed explanation-3: -Additionally, email attachments can be used to phish for personal information or to deliver ransomware. In order to protect yourself and your data, it is important to be careful when opening email attachments. Make sure that you trust the sender and that the file is from a reputable source before you open it.

Detailed explanation-4: -Email spam, also known as junk email, refers to unsolicited email messages, usually sent in bulk to a large list of recipients.

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