Spot Phishing Emails - Quiz 1 of 4
From: noreply@notification-wsd.gov
Subject: Update your account details by Oct 24th
Date: October 15, 2020
Hello,
This is an automated email from the Water Supplies Department requesting you to update your account information.
Update your account before the cut-off date of Oct 24th or we will suspend your service.
Nope! This is a phishing email.
Here are some warning signs to look out for.
(Although these warning signs are commonly found in phishing emails, they are by no means exhaustive.)
You Got it! This is a phishing email.
You might have spotted these warning signs.
(Although these warning signs are commonly found in phishing emails, they are by no means exhaustive.)
Warning signs
Sent from questionable email address
Warning signs
Generic salutation in the email
Warning signs
Create an emergency or urgent atmosphere
- Mousing over the button reveals that it actually links to questionable websites as shown
- Always stay vigilant when giving out personal / sensitive information on any website.
