Question

event, claiming its exclusive and meant for a “special group.” nellie says its a must - attend, but only if you get special access. you click the link and notice that it asks for personal information, like your full name, email, phone number, and even your address, before granting you access to the event. there’s no clear explanation for why this information is needed, and the link looks suspiciously like it could be a phishing scam. what is the safest course of action? immediately click the link and share personal information to explore the event. forward the link to all other friends. ignore the message and talk about a different weekend plan. verify if the link is safe and avoid sharing sensitive information until the verification is complete.

Explanation:

Clicking the link and sharing personal info risks falling for a phishing scam. Forwarding it endangers friends. Ignoring is a passive - but safer - option. Verifying the link's safety and not sharing sensitive info until then is the most proactive and safest approach as it balances curiosity with security.

Answer:

D. Verify if the link is safe and avoid sharing sensitive information until the verification is complete.