Social Engineering Check your knowledge of phishing scams. It is highly recommended to read our article on phishing before beginning the quiz. 1. Please select the answer that best describes why this email is/is not a phishing scam. The email is not a phishing scam There is a sense of urgency to click on a link Grammar/Spelling Mistakes Disclaimer stating that we ask for private information in email messages All of the above excluding A None Hint 2. Please select the answer that best describes why this email is/is not a phishing scam. The email is not a phishing scam Grammatical/Spelling mistakes Threats are made to the customer Link may redirect to a different page B and D are correct None 3. Phone Scenarios:For the next two questions, you will play the character of Gloria who is an administrative assistant for Katrina Smith CEO of IT push security"Hi Gloria, I am calling on the behalf of the IRS because we determined an error in your tax return. Can you please answer the following questions to verify your identity?" What is your Last Name? What is your mother’s maiden name? What is your zip code? What is your address? What is your social security number? What will you do? Give the information Ask for a phone number and verify the identity by calling the IRS to determine the caller identity. If the verification is not positive report it to the IRS phishing scam website. Not give any information and forget about it A and B are correct None of the above None 4. What makes this IRS Letter a potential scam? IRS does not contact by email The senders email does not belong to the IRS Link could potentially lead somewhere else A and C are correct All of the above None of the above None Time's up
