Phishing attacks are typically delivered via email, so the most effective immediate measure is to filter out these malicious emails.
* Enabling Windows Firewall: Helps protect against network threats but does not specifically address phishing emails.
* Activating the email spam filter: Directly targets phishing attempts by filtering and blocking suspicious emails before they reach the user.
* Using a secure VPN connection: Enhances secure communications but does not prevent phishing attacks.
* Running vulnerability scans on a schedule: Identifies and mitigates vulnerabilities but does not address phishing emails directly.
Reference: CompTIA A+ Exam Objectives [220-1102] - 2.3: Given a scenario, detect, remove, and prevent malware using the appropriate tools and methods.