COMPUTER NETWORKS AND COMMUNICATIONS
NETWORK SECURITY AND CYBERSECURITY
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Text back
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Ignore the text
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -don’t interact with any suspicious text messages, especially if they are from unfamiliar numbers or seem innocent. If you get a text message from an email address or number you don’t recognize, it’s probably best to ignore it. Responding or clicking links can cause problems, even if you think you’re unsubscribing.
Detailed explanation-2: -Ignore texts from strangers. If you receive a text from someone you don’t know, simply don’t reply. It’s the safest route. If you engage with scammers, even briefly, they will mark your number as active and you could receive even more shady texts in the future.
Detailed explanation-3: -If you do get a message that might be suspicious, even ones that say you can text STOP to end the communications, the FCC says to not respond, and block any messages that come in, and the related phone numbers or emails.
Detailed explanation-4: -“Hey! “You might be a few digits off–this isn’t John.” “Sorry, this isn’t Angelica.