5. You receive a text message from an unknown number. The text says that if you click the link provided, it will redirect you to a site where you can watch the latest award-winning movie that is still in theatres. You see that the link referenced is from a popular URL shortening site. You should:
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Threat actors will try and manipulate your emotions by getting you to act quickly by creating a sense of urgency and making you feel a strong emotion (fear, excitement). It’s important to STOP, THINK, then ACT. Watch out for malicious messages (including, but not restricted to emails, instant messages and text messages). Be suspicious of any emails that have a sense of urgency, make feel a strong emotion (fear, excitement, etc.), or contain unexpected attachments.
That's a correct answer!
Threat actors will try and manipulate your emotions by getting you to act quickly by creating a sense of urgency and making you feel a strong emotion (fear, excitement). It’s important to STOP, THINK, then ACT. Watch out for malicious messages (including, but not restricted to emails, instant messages and text messages). Be suspicious of any emails that have a sense of urgency, make feel a strong emotion (fear, excitement, etc.), or contain unexpected attachments.