cybercriminal trick to steal your info.

Personality tests and quizzes are

a way cybercriminals collect private info about you.

Can you can get an email scam even if you never gave your email to that person/company?

Yes, phishers use software to take info from other sources.

A common way to spread malware.

How can you prevent scams?

Install anti-virus, anti-spyware software and firewall., Share your knowledge to help others protect themselves., Think before you click on attachments and links., Report to antiphising.com or spam.uce.gov

You get an email asking you to change your user name/password or something bad will happen...

Open new tab and logon to account as normal to check it.

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1
Phishing means
an illegal security breach.
You need spellcheck.
cybercriminal trick to steal your info.
Using a pole in the water.
2
Phishing scams result in which of the following?
Ransomware
Malware (trojans, virus, spyware, adware, worms, PUPs)
Identity Theft
Yeah, all of those!
3
According to, APWG, which industry is most attacked by phishing scams?
Retail/Service
Social Networking
Financial
Gaming
4
Personality tests and quizzes are
A fun way to learn about yourself.
Helps you become more popular.
Are safe if they are on social media.
a way cybercriminals collect private info about you.
5
Which of the following is a scam?
All of the above.
Become a video game tester.
An email from your bank asking you to change your password.
Free makeup if you fill out a survey.
6
Identity theft most often occurs to
Teens who overshare.
People without firewalls.
Adults.
All of the above.
7
Can you can get an email scam even if you never gave your email to that person/company?
No, you have to know them.
Yes, phishers use software to take info from other sources.
No, only friends and family have your email.
Only if you overshare your email.
8
Pop-Up ads are
Funny jokes.
A common way to spread malware.
A way to win great electronics and prizes.
Safe, but annoying ads.
9
How can you prevent scams?
Install anti-virus, anti-spyware software and firewall.
Share your knowledge to help others protect themselves.
Think before you click on attachments and links.
Report to antiphising.com or spam.uce.gov
10
You get an email asking you to change your user name/password or something bad will happen...
Reply to sender with your new username and password.
You click the link and change your username and password.
Delete the email.
Open new tab and logon to account as normal to check it.

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