Question
Mark received an email from a software company claiming his account will be disabled soon. The email contains several spelling errors, an attachment, and states he should open the attachment for further instructions. What should Mark do?
answer
Forward the email to a friend and ask for advice.
Delete the email without opening the attachment.
Open the attachment because he has anti-virus software installed.
Reply to the sender and ask if the attachment is safe.
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Forward the email to a friend and ask for advice.
Delete the email without opening the attachment.
Open the attachment because he has anti-virus software installed.
Reply to the sender and ask if the attachment is safe.
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Answered by
GPT-4o mini
Mark should delete the email without opening the attachment. This is the safest option, given the spelling errors and the suspicious nature of the request. Opening attachments from unknown or untrusted sources poses a risk of malware infection, regardless of anti-virus software. It's also advisable not to engage with the sender or forward it without being cautious.