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Assignment 1.docx (2) ISSC 342 Week 1 Assignment Justin Schumann ISSC 342 Question 1 Phishing attacks, this is extremely important when it comes to making sure to double-check who is sending you ... emails. The primary way this type of threat works is by getting someone to lure one into doing something. For example, clicking on a link or attachment in an email. Opening attachments in emails can also install malware on users' devices that are designed to harvest sensitive information, send out emails to their contacts, or supply remote access to their devices. œSome of the keyways to spot a phishing email is to double-check the sender s email address, this can help identify if the person is truly who they claim to be. Often, the criminal will use a public email address such as gmail.com or it will look like the official email address just with spelling mistakes.  (Pomeroy, 2020) Malware which in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [Show More]

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