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Already know the basics of spotting phishing emails? Cybercriminals are getting smarter — and their tricks more convincing. This quiz will test your ability to recognize more subtle phishing tactics, new scam trends, and best practices for staying safe online.

Choose the best answer for each question. Ready? Let’s level up your security instincts.

 

#1. A company email address looks like “support@amaz0n-secure.com”. What’s the safest assumption?

It’s legitimate — companies often have many domains

It’s suspicious because of unusual spelling

It’s a trusted partner of Amazon

It must be new — Amazon is expanding

#2. Which of these tactics is NOT typically used in phishing scams?

Urgency ("Act now!")

Fear ("Your account will be locked!")

Offering technical support refunds

Offering detailed explanations and customer service training

#3. A pop-up appears while you’re browsing, saying: “Your device is infected! Click here to clean it now”. What’s the best next step?

Close the pop-up and run a scan using your trusted antivirus software

Click the pop-up and follow the instructions

Reboot your computer immediately

Call the number provided in the pop-up

#4. What is spear phishing?

Phishing emails that target random users in bulk

Phishing emails sent only to banks

Voice-based phishing calls (vishing)

Personalized phishing attacks aimed at a specific person or organization

#5. You receive a calendar invite asking you to join a meeting about “Urgent Invoice Payment”. What should you do?

Accept it to find out more details

Reply asking who scheduled it

Verify separately with the supposed organizer through known channels

Ignore it — calendar invites are harmless

#6. If a phishing email tricks you into entering your login details, what should you do first?

Delete the email immediately

Wait and see if anything suspicious happens

Post about it on social media to warn others

Contact your IT department or service provider and change your password immediately

#7. Why might a phishing email use perfect grammar and formatting?

To appear more professional and fool more careful readers

Because scammers now use AI tools to write better emails

To bypass basic spam filters

All of the above

#8. Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) helps protect against phishing because:

Even if someone steals your password, they can’t access your account without a second verification step

It lets you log in faster

It automatically blocks phishing emails

It encrypts your emails end-to-end

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Results

You’ve nailed it! You know exactly what to look for — suspicious links, misleading domains, emotional manipulation, and more.
Cybercriminals would have a hard time getting past you. Keep those instincts sharp, and help others stay informed too!

You’ve got a good start, but some phishing tactics still slipped through. Scammers are constantly evolving — so staying informed is your best defence.

Take time to review the correct answers and tips. A little awareness now can prevent a costly mistake later.