Make 8 quick choices. Then evaluate a phishing email. See how fatigue affects your accuracy.
Dear Valued Customer,
We have detected unusual activity on your HDFC Bank account. To protect your account, you must verify your details within 24 hours or your account will be temporarily suspended.
Click here to verify: www.hdfcbank-secure-verify.com/login
If you do not verify, we will be forced to suspend your account as per RBI guidelines (Circular 2024-07).
HDFC Bank Security Team
Is this email safe or a phishing attempt?
Dear Valued Customer,
We have detected unusual activity on your HDFC Bank account. To protect your account, you must verify your details within 24 hours or your account will be suspended.
Click here to verify: www.hdfcbank-secure-verify.com/login
If you do not verify, we will be forced to suspend your account as per RBI guidelines (Circular 2024-07).
HDFC Bank Security Team
Same email. Same question.
Decision fatigue is real and measurable. Attackers time urgent messages for evenings and high-stress periods. Never act on urgent requests when fatigued. Check through a separate channel first.