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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Jonathan is surfing the Internet when a window pops up advertising “Free vacations if you click here now!” There is a button labeled “Act now!” What should Jonathan do now?
A
He should copy the Web site name and share it with his friends.
B
He should click on the link because the link may disappear soon.
C
He should close the pop-up window because the link can take him to a malicious site.
D
He should run an anti-virus program.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Jonathan is surfing the Internet when a window pops up advertising “Free vacations if you click here now!” There is a button labeled “Act now!” What should Jonathan do now? He should close the pop-up window because the link can take him to a malicious site.

Detailed explanation-2: -Phishing is a type of scam where a malicious actor sends emails (and sometimes text messages) that are designed to look “official” and urgent, in order to get you to quickly click on a malicious link or respond in some way.

Detailed explanation-3: -Which of the following is a cyber-safety technique that you should use to protect yourself and your computer system from harm? Store personal information on the computer or mobile device. Always trust any adults that you meet online. Always ask permission from content owners before downloading files.

Detailed explanation-4: -Which statement is true about mobile devices and your personal information? Mobile devices cannot be lost or stolen so your information is secure in them.

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