Society, Law and Ethics — Question 8

The protective measures to be followed against phishing include:

1. Never open or download a file from an unsolicited email, even from someone we know.
2. Keep our operating system updated.
3. Use a trusted antivirus program.
4. Enable two-factor authentication whenever available.
5. Confirm the authenticity of a website prior to entering login credentials by looking for a reputable security trust mark.
6. Look for HTTPS in the address bar when we enter any sensitive personal information on a website to make sure our data will be encrypted.