False, it may be a phishing attempt. And if you share the information, it could end up in the hands of scammers. Check it out first and confirm whether the request was really from your boss.

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To limit the damage you should immediately change any compromised passwords and disconnect from the network any computer or device that could be infected with malware because of the phishing attack.

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All are correct. Phishing emails often create a fake sense of urgency to make the customer reply to the email faster. They also make spelling errors. They may attach malicious links/documents and ask for your account information.

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Report it as a phishing scam and delete it. In this scheme, scammers send out a bulk text message claiming that you have won a prize or your bank account has been compromised.

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Before you click the link, make sure the text is legitimate and the request is real. Otherwise, clicking on the link could download malware or expose bank credentials.

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Never click on these links directly. These links can be malicious and harm your security. Such links lead to a fraudulent page made to look like it came from a legitimate company to trick you into providing your login credentials.

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Ignore the request and drop the call. This technique is known as voice phishing, or vishing, in which cybercriminals make phone calls purporting to be from legitimate companies to steal personal and company information. If the user in the above example allows the hacker to connect to their PC, the hacker will be easily able to hack into the user’s system.

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Report the phish so that it can be investigated. If the phish is real, the company can update email security rules that not only protect the company but its customers as well.