Some phishing attacks are pretty easy to identify; others can be more sophisticated and quite convincing. If you suspect an email to be a phishing attempt, which of the following actions is/are safe to consider? Select all the options that apply.

Question

Examine the email to look for some of the typical signs of phishing attacks, like a generic greeting, poor language and unusual requests.   


If an email seems suspicious, it is best to contact the supposed sender (e.g. bank) through a trusted channel, instead of replying to the message in question.  


Forward the email to as many people as possible to get their opinion on whether it's a phishing attempt or not.


Click on any links or attachments in the email to help determine whether the message was sent from a legitimate source. 

Answer 1

Examine the email to look for some of the typical signs of phishing attacks, like a generic greeting, poor language and unusual requests.   

If an email seems suspicious, it is best to contact the supposed sender (e.g. bank) through a trusted channel, instead of replying to the message in question.