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More and more companies are investing in cybersecurity as the rates of all attacks, especially ransomware, climb. A breach can be devastating to a company’s finances and reputation. As important as endpoint protection, active monitoring, firewalls, and other technical safeguards are, there is always the potential for human error. In fact, a study by Stanford University found that more than 80% of data breaches are the result of human error.

“Human error” can mean many things; a failure to comply with corporate account verification policies, unauthorized disclosures, and more. But one of the most common errors is clicking on or engaging with phishing attacks. Spear phishing strategies have gotten more advanced in recent years; hackers may comb your publicly available information, and information already leaked to the dark web, to craft a convincing email, text, or call. All they need is one, hasty click to infect your device and potentially breach your network.

The most common “red flags” of spear phishing include:

• Incorrect “send” address or phone number
• Typos or strangely-worded sentences
• A false sense of urgency—often related to billing or finances
• Prompt to click an unknown link or call a special number

Below is a 5-question quiz to assess how well you can spot these red flags in real world examples. If you don’t get a perfect score, don’t worry; Digital Agent can help you get up to speed with our Security Awareness Training.