Question

question 8 of 20
what is one way to prevent phishing?
a. shredding old documents
b. using an ssl when online
c. marking odd emails as spam
d. using atms at banks

Explanation:

• Option A: Shredding old documents prevents dumpster diving (physical document theft), not phishing (online fraud via deceptive emails/websites).
• Option B: SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) encrypts data during online communication, but phishing is about deceptive requests (e.g., fake emails). SSL doesn’t directly prevent phishing attempts.
• Option C: Phishing often occurs via deceptive emails. Marking suspicious (odd) emails as spam filters them out, reducing exposure to phishing links or requests.
• Option D: Using bank ATMs relates to physical security or card fraud, not phishing (which is online/email - based).

Answer:

C. Marking odd emails as spam