Phishing

Question 1

What is phishing?

Answer 1

Phishing is a cyber attack that involves tricking individuals into providing sensitive information, such as passwords or credit card numbers, by masquerading as a trustworthy entity.

Question 2

True or False: Phishing attacks can occur through email, social media, and text messages.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Fill in the blank: A common form of phishing is __________, where attackers send emails that appear to be from legitimate organizations.

Answer 3

email phishing

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of a phishing attempt? A) A secure website login B) An email asking you to verify your account by clicking a link C) An official bank statement

Answer 4

B) An email asking you to verify your account by clicking a link

Question 5

What is the primary goal of a phishing attack?

Answer 5

The primary goal of a phishing attack is to steal sensitive information from victims.