SecurityQuestion 51 of 100
Which practice helps protect users from entering credentials on a fraudulent website that mimics a real one?
a.Disabling the firewall
b.Turning off automatic updates
c.Verifying the site's URL and valid HTTPS certificate
d.Reusing the same password everywhere
Explanation
Checking the exact domain and confirming a valid HTTPS certificate helps users detect lookalike phishing sites before entering credentials. Disabling the firewall or reusing passwords increases risk rather than reducing it.
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