A User Receives an Email Containing a Link

question 120

Multiple Choice

A user receives an email containing a link. When they hover the mouse over the link, the actual URL does not match the text in the body of the email and appears to be a string of random characters. Which of the following is the BEST course of action?

• A) Forward the email to a friend to ask for advice.
• B) Reply to the sender asking for confirmation that it is safe to open.
• C) Delete the email without clicking on the link.
• D) Click the link because malware protection software is installed on the computer.

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