COMPUTER THREATS SECURITY
WHAT IS PHISHING
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Open every and all shortened URLS and Links
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Exercise Extreme Caution
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Open some URLS, but not unknown Links
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Anti-spyware and firewall settings should be used to prevent phishing attacks and users should update the programs regularly. Firewall protection prevents access to malicious files by blocking the attacks.
Detailed explanation-2: -Be wary of hyperlinks. Avoid clicking on hyperlinks in emails. Instead, type the URL directly into the address bar instead. If you choose to click on a link, make sure it is authentic before clicking on it.
Detailed explanation-3: -One of the first steps you should take to identify a phishing website is to look at the URL. There should be a padlock symbol in the address bar and the URL should begin with either ‘https://’ or ‘shttp://’. This indicates that the website is encrypted and secured with an SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) certificate.