Alex received an email from what appeared to be his bank.What would indicate the message was actually a phishing attempt?

A) It did not include a promotional offer.
B) It was written in an overly formal tone.
C) The signature was consistent with other emails from his bank.
D) It contained typos and other grammatical errors.

Phishing Attempt

A cyber-attack where the attacker pretends to be a trusted entity to trick individuals into providing sensitive data, often via email.

Promotional Offer

A temporary deal or discount provided by businesses to encourage the purchase of products or services.

Grammatical Errors

Mistakes in writing that violate language rules regarding the correct use of grammar.