Based on Common Tips Guidelines
Review these tips carefully before taking the quiz.
The text of the link looks real (e.g., www.hsbc.com), but the actual destination is different.
Action: Mouseover (hover) the link to see the real address. DON'T click!
Phishers often ask for passwords, usernames, or credit card details directly via email forms.
Fact: Legitimate organizations rarely ask for passwords via email.
Lottery wins you didn't enter? Unexpected inheritance? Vaccination lottery prizes?
Thought: If you didn't buy a ticket, you didn't win. It's a trap.
Emails claiming "You recently withdrew money" or "You requested a password reset" when you did nothing.
Goal: They want you to panic and click "Verify Information" to steal your login.
Hackers claim they have your private photos or data and demand Bitcoin within 48 hours.
Action: Do not pay. Report it. Do not reply.
An email claiming to be "Professor Joel" or "University Admin" but sent from jte895@gmail.com or admin@hotmail.com.
Check: Official business is conducted via official organization email addresses.
Subject lines like "URGENT REQUEST" or "Account Termination in 24 Hours".
Why: They want you to act fast without thinking.
Emails saying "Scanned Document from Printer" or "Invoice Attached" when you weren't expecting one.
Danger: These files often contain malware. Do not open them.
If you find a phishing email, report it to your system administrator.
Crucial Step: Forward the suspicious email as an Attachment so the headers are preserved.