Majory's Phishing IQ Quiz

Phishing is a form of cybercrime where individuals or organizations attempt to deceive others into revealing sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details. This is typically done through fraudulent emails, websites, or messages that appear to be from a legitimate source. The goal of phishing is to trick unsuspecting victims into providing their personal information, which can then be used for illegal activities such as identity theft or financial fraud. It is important to be cautious and vigilant to avoid falling victim to phishing attacks.

Phishing filters are designed to protect the web surfer from socially engineered phishing scams which try to trick the intended victim into visiting a fraudulent website. These filters help to identify and block suspicious emails, websites, or other online content that may be attempting to steal personal information or deceive users into providing sensitive data. By detecting and preventing these scams, phishing filters help to ensure the online safety and security of users.

The email is considered "fake" because it is a PayPal phishing scam that is attempting to deceive recipients by posing as a security alert. There is a possibility that the displayed link in the email is fake, and clicking on it could lead the recipient to a website controlled by the attacker.

The explanation for the correct answer "TRUE" is that the given diagrams represent existing security toolbars. The first diagram is the Netcraft Toolbar, the second diagram is the Spoofstick, and the third diagram is the Spoofguard. Therefore, the statement "They are all existing security toolbars" is true.

The email is considered legitimate because it provides an email link for contact, indicating that the sender is open to communication and can be reached for any questions or concerns. Additionally, the fact that they do not ask the recipient to do anything related to the email suggests that it is not a phishing attempt or a scam. Lastly, the 'email to' address appears to be a valid email address, further supporting the legitimacy of the email.

The correct answer is because E-Gold will NEVER ask customers to log on to their accounts via a link in an email, because the email is trying to trick recipients into providing personal information on a bogus website, and because the email falsely claims that e-gold is running a competition. This is because legitimate companies and organizations will never ask for personal information or login credentials through email, especially through links provided in the email. Additionally, the email's claim of a competition may be a tactic to lure recipients into providing their information on a fake website.

The correct answer is because information entered into the fake refund form can be collected by the scammers and subsequently used for fraud and identity theft, because no legitimate government tax office is ever likely to inform citizens about a tax refund via an unsolicited email, and because a link in the scam email will probably open a fake web form that asks for sensitive personal information. This email is considered "fake" because it contains red flags commonly associated with phishing scams, such as requesting personal information through an unsolicited email and providing a link that could lead to a fraudulent website.

The email is considered legitimate because it does not have the recipient's name, in this case "John Doe", which indicates that it is not a targeted or personalized phishing attempt. Additionally, the URL in the email matches the displayed URL, suggesting that it is not a spoofed or fraudulent website. Lastly, the email does not require the recipient to provide sensitive data, further indicating that it is not a phishing attempt trying to obtain personal information.

The email is considered "fake" because banks typically do not ask for sensitive information like passwords through email, making option a) the correct answer. Additionally, option b) points out that the email contains odd spellings, capitalizations, and grammatical errors, which are common signs of a fake or phishing email.

The email is considered "fake" because it includes the eBay logo in an attempt to gain credibility, which is a common tactic used in phishing emails. Additionally, the email is asking the individual to provide sensitive data, which is another characteristic of a phishing attempt. Lastly, the email addresses the recipient as "Dear valued SunTrust member," which is not how SunTrust would typically address their customers in an official email.