Test Your Knowledge

Now let$$s test your knowledge. Imagine that you are a help$-$desk analyst reading your organization$$s abuse e$-$mail account as co$-$workers send in suspicious messages. Take a look at each of the following messages and then determine whether you think they are legitimate or suspicious. For each suspicious message, explain why you think it fails the $$smell test.$$

Here is a handy list you can use when evaluating each of the following example e$-$mails:

$$ The message asks for sensitive information.

$$ The message does not contain your correct name; other details are incorrect as well.

$$ The address does not look authentic.

$$ There are misspelled words and improper grammar.

$$ The message forces you to a Web page.

$$ The message has an attachment that is not expected.

$$ Links in the message seem suspicious.

$$ The message requests that you send money.