WNSF - Phishing Awareness v2.0 Training: Q’s And A’s
Having "https" in the address guarantees that the site is legitimate and secure.
Right Ans - False
Which of the following is a legitimate e-mail? Right Ans - E-mail from your
bank that contains your electronic bank statement.
Phishing is a high-tech scam that uses e-mail or websites to deceive you into
disclosing your __________. Right Ans - Any of the Above (credit card number,
bank account info, and social security number)
Spear phishing differs from phishing in that the e-mail comes from someone
who appears to be from inside your organization. Right Ans - True
Whale phishing uses personal information to create e-mails or websites
targeting senior leaders or executives with the goal of: Right Ans - B and C
only (gaining personal financial info & gaining access to people with inside
information)
The most important part of a URL is the site name. Right Ans - True
Legitimate companies will not ask for personal or financial information via e-
mail. Right Ans - True
Which of the following are NOT consequences of phishing? Right Ans - A
cash reward
The best way to recognize a phishing attempt is to call the number provided
to you in a suspicious e-mail. Right Ans - False
Phishers will often send you e-mails asking that you update or validate
information. Right Ans - True
URLs with all numbers for the main part of the address are usually scams.
Right Ans - True
Phishers may pose as your Internet service provider, bank, online payment
service and even a government agency. Right Ans - True
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