At work - spear phishing risks Quiz

1. What is spear phishing?

A. A type of phishing targeting a specific group or organization. B. A phishing attack that uses random email addresses. C. A phishing method that involves phone calls.

2. What should you check when receiving a suspicious email?

A. The color of the email. B. The sender's email address and if you expect a message from them. C. The time the email was sent.

3. What emotional triggers do phishing emails often exploit?

A. Boredom and relaxation. B. Fear, curiosity, or reward. C. Happiness and excitement.

4. What is one method to protect against spear phishing?

A. Use a complex email signature. B. Scrub the internet of personally identifiable information. C. Only use work email addresses.

5. How can executives protect their personal information online?

A. By sharing more information publicly. B. By opting out of people-search sites and locking down social media privacy settings. C. By using the same password for all accounts.