Multiple choice

If you receive an e-mail from someone you don't know, what should you do?

  1. Forward it to the police immediately

  2. Delete it without opening it

  3. Open it and respond to them saying you don't know them

  4. Reply and ask them for their personal information

  5. Reply and tell them you want to keep in touch with them
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Deleting untrusted emails without opening them is basic cybersecurity practice. Opening emails from unknown sources risks malware infection, phishing attacks, and spam. Even viewing email content can trigger tracking pixels or malicious scripts. Forwarding to police is unnecessary for typical spam, and responding (whether positively or negatively) confirms your email is active, potentially leading to more spam or targeted attacks.

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