220-1102 · Question #544
A user's work PC has been the target of multiple phishing attacks. Which of the following is a way for the user to prevent further attacks?
The correct answer is B. Activating the email spam filter. Activating the email spam filter is the most direct defense against phishing attacks, which are primarily delivered via email. Spam filters analyze incoming messages for known phishing indicators (suspicious links, spoofed senders, malicious attachments) and quarantine or block…
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A user's work PC has been the target of multiple phishing attacks. Which of the following is a way for the user to prevent further attacks?
Options
- AEnabling Windows Firewall
- BActivating the email spam filter
- CUsing a secure VPN connection
- DRunning vulnerability scans on a schedule
How the community answered
(25 responses)- A4% (1)
- B92% (23)
- D4% (1)
Explanation
Activating the email spam filter is the most direct defense against phishing attacks, which are primarily delivered via email. Spam filters analyze incoming messages for known phishing indicators (suspicious links, spoofed senders, malicious attachments) and quarantine or block them before they reach the user. Windows Firewall (A) controls network traffic but does not inspect email content. A VPN (C) encrypts network traffic but does not filter phishing emails. Vulnerability scans (D) identify system weaknesses but do not prevent social-engineering emails from being delivered.
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