Phishing

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What is Phishing?: A cyber attack that uses deceptive emails to trick people into providing personal information
What is often the goal of a phishing attack?: To trick someone into clicking a link or downloading an attachment that seems legitimate
How can phishing emails appear to users?: As if they are from a trusted entity like a bank or a well-known company
What should you do if you receive a phishing email?: Do not click any links or attachments and report it
What might a phishing email ask you to do?: Provide personal information
Click a link to reset a password
Download an attachment
What are common signs of a phishing email?: Poor spelling or grammar
Unexpected email address
Urgent call to action
Why is urgency a tactic often used in phishing emails?: To pressure the recipient into acting quickly without thinking
What is a good practice to protect yourself from phishing?: Be skeptical of emails asking for sensitive information
What should you check if you suspect an email might be a phishing attempt?: The sender's email address
The URL of any included links
What should you do with email attachments from unknown senders?: Avoid opening them as they may contain malware
What type of personal information are phishers most interested in obtaining?: Passwords
Bank account details

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