FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

COMPUTER THREATS SECURITY

WHAT IS A HACKER

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
If you receive a suspicious email, you should
A
open it up and click on any links.
B
reply to the sender asking them to leave you alone.
C
delete the email without opening it.
D
delete your email account.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Delete it immediately to prevent yourself from accidentally opening the message in the future. Do not download any attachments accompanying the message. Attachments may contain malware such as viruses, worms or spyware. Never click links that appear in the message.

Detailed explanation-2: -Malicious emails are one way that hackers try to get access to your private information. If you receive a spam email, you should delete it immediately-do not open any attachments or click any links. It only takes one wrong click, and hackers can gain access to your entire computer.

Detailed explanation-3: -If you got a phishing email, forward it to the Anti-Phishing Working Group at reportphishingapwg.org . If you got a phishing text message, forward it to SPAM (7726). Report the phishing attempt to the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov.

Detailed explanation-4: -Beware of Suspicious Links, and Never Click Them! You should never open files, scan QR codes, or click unfamiliar links unless you know exactly who sent them. Cybercriminals often send computer viruses and malware through malicious attachments like .

Detailed explanation-5: -Delete emails in spam On your computer, open Gmail. On the left, click More. Click Spam. At the top, click Delete all spam messages now.

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