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Correct answer: A, E
Phishing attacks are a type of social engineering that aim to trick users into revealing their personal
or financial information, or installing malware on their devices. To control phishing attacks, users and organizations need to implement various preventive and reactive measures, such as:
Enable browser alerts for fraudulent websites. Most modern browsers have built-in features that can
warn users when they visit a website that is suspected of being malicious or impersonating a
legitimate entity. These alerts can help users avoid falling for phishing scams that use fake web pages
to capture their credentials or other sensitive data. For example, Google Chrome has a Safe
Browsing feature that displays a red warning page when users try to access a deceptive site. Users
should always pay attention to these alerts and avoid proceeding to untrusted sites.
Implement email filtering techniques. Email is one of the most common channels for phishing
attacks, as attackers can send spoofed messages that appear to come from trusted sources, such as
banks, government agencies, or colleagues. Email filtering techniques can help block or flag
suspicious emails based on various criteria, such as the sender’s address, the subject line, the
content, or the attachments. For example, Microsoft Outlook has a Junk Email Filter that can move
potential phishing emails to a separate folder or delete them automatically. Users should also be
careful not to open or reply to any unsolicited or unexpected emails, especially those that ask for
personal or financial information, or contain links or attachments.
Other mechanisms that can help control phishing attacks include:
Use strong passwords and enable two-factor authentication. Even if users fall victim to phishing
attacks and reveal their passwords, they can still protect their accounts by using strong and unique
passwords for each service, and enabling two-factor authentication (2FA) whenever possible. 2FA
adds an extra layer of security by requiring users to enter a code or a token that is sent to their phone
or email, or generated by an app, in addition to their password. This way, even if attackers obtain the
password, they cannot access the account without the second factor.
Don’t ignore update messages. Users should always keep their operating systems, browsers, and
applications updated with the latest security patches and fixes. These updates can help prevent
phishing attacks that exploit known vulnerabilities or bugs in the software. Users should also use
antivirus and antispyware software that can detect and remove malware that may be installed by
phishing attacks.
Exercise caution when opening emails or clicking on links. Users should always be skeptical and
vigilant when they receive emails or messages that ask them to take urgent or unusual actions, such
as verifying their account, updating their payment information, or downloading a file. Users should
also check the sender’s address, the spelling and grammar, and the URL of any links before clicking
on them. Users can hover over the link to see the actual destination, or use a link scanner tool, such
as VirusTotal, to check if the link is malicious or not.
Reference :=
1: https://safebrowsing.google.com/ 2: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/overview-of-the-
junk-email-filter-5ae3ea8e-cf41-4fa0-b02a-3b96e21de089 3:
https://www.virustotal.com/gui/home/url