IT SecurityQuestion 80 of 100

What is the best response when a user receives a suspicious email asking them to urgently click a link and enter their password?

a.Do not click the link and verify the request through a trusted channel
b.Immediately click and enter the password to be safe
c.Forward it to all coworkers
d.Reply with the password to confirm identity

Explanation

Suspicious, urgent requests for credentials are classic phishing signs. The safest action is to avoid clicking the link and instead verify the request directly through a known, trusted contact or website. Reporting the email to IT or security helps protect others.

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