You are an IT administrator at a mid-sized company. During a recent security awareness training, a user asks what they should do if they receive an unexpected email from an unknown sender that contains a link. Which of the following actions should you advise the user to take?
Reply to the email to request more information.
Click the link to see if it leads to a familiar website.
The safest action for the user to take when they receive an unexpected email with a link from an unknown sender is to delete the email without clicking the link. Suspicious emails often contain phishing attempts that can lead to malicious websites or downloads. Checking the sender's address or clicking unknown links can inadvertently lead to security breaches.
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