COMPUTER THREATS SECURITY
WHAT IS PHISHING
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Question
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What should you do if you receive a suspicious email from an email provider or company?
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Click the reply button and request more information
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Open a new window, type in the official website of the email provider or company, and find the contact email address
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Forward email to someone you trust and ask for their opinion
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -What Happens If You Click on a Phishing Link? Clicking on a phishing link or opening an attachment in one of these messages may install malware, like viruses, spyware or ransomware, on your device. This is all done behind the scenes, so it is undetectable to the average user.
Detailed explanation-2: -PhishLabs warns that replying to a phishing email, even if you know it’s a scam, can lead to further attacks. Most phishing campaigns are automated and replying to them puts you on a scammer’s radar.
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