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How can you protect yourself from phishing scams?

What should you do if you suspect you’ve fallen for a phishing scam?

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What should you do if you suspect you’ve fallen for a phishing scam?
Report the phishing attempt to your email provider or police
Ignore it and move on
Share your experience on social media without reporting
Keep using your device without any further action
2
How can you protect yourself from phishing scams?
All of the above
Enable multi-factor authentication
Verify the sender’s identity before responding
Never click on unknown links
3
Which is a common characteristic of a scammer's message?
All of the above
Unsolicited requests for sensitive information
Doesn't mention your name or having a generic greetings like "Dear User"
Poor grammar and spelling
4
Which of the following is a sign of a phishing attempt?
Emails with urgent or threatening language
Messages from unknown senders asking for personal information
Misspelled URLs or suspicious links
All of the above
5
What is Phishing
A type of malware
An internet browser extension
A cybersecurity software
A scam using fake emails or websites to steal information
6
Phishing attacks only happen through emails, not through text messages or phone calls
False
True