Heather's Friend Recently Had Her Identity Stolen After Accidentally Responding

question 42

Multiple Choice

Heather's friend recently had her identity stolen after accidentally responding to a phishing email. Worried that it might happen to her, Heather has read up on how phishing attacks work. You come over to help make sure she understands it.
-Next, you ask Heather whether it is safe to click a URL link in an email if there is no @ symbol anywhere in it. She replies: ____.

• A) yes, because the URL link will be legitimate
• B) yes, because all email client software will alert users if a link points to a Web page with an address other than that listed on the email
• C) no, it is never OK ever to click a URL link in any email
• D) that it is considered unsafe to click a URL link in an email unless you have previously verified that the sender is who they say they are, and whom you trust

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