Which of the following represents common online safety practices to avoid scams and phishing?

• A. Verify sender, use strong passwords, enable two-factor authentication, and beware unusual requests or links.
• B. Ignore suspicious emails and click all links.
• C. Use the same password for all sites.
• D. Disable antivirus software to speed up login.

Answer: (A)

Common online safety practices to avoid scams and phishing include verifying who sent a message, using strong, unique passwords, enabling two-factor authentication, and being cautious of unusual requests or links. Verifying the sender helps you spot phishing attempts that imitate trusted brands. Strong passwords that are long and unique for each site reduce the chance that one breach exposes multiple accounts. Enabling two-factor authentication adds a second barrier, so even if a password is stolen, login isn’t easily achieved. Being cautious of unusual requests or links means you don’t impulsively reveal information or credentials or click on a fake login page; you can hover to inspect URLs or go directly to the official site for verification. The other options undermine safety: ignoring suspicious messages and clicking all links invites scams; reusing the same password across sites creates a single point of failure; and turning off antivirus software removes essential protection against threats.