The annual data breach reports reveal that the overall compromises and reported incidents are 68% higher in 2021 compared to that in 2020. In 2022, a soaring 13% increase in ransomware attacks has been reported — more than the Read more
How to prevent spoofing of your personal email address
“What exactly is email spoofing, how does it occur, and why is it so damaging to your business? We’ll go over everything you need to know to protect your business and your clients.”
When a scammer creates an Read more
How to stop spam emails
Spam emails are junk notifications that you receive into your inbox. Typically, they are sent out in bulk from all over the world and blindly target both personal and professional email accounts.
Often these spam messages can contain Read more
How do spammers get my email address? What can I do to prevent spam?
How Do Spammers Get My Email Address And How Can I Stop It?
How Do Spammers Get My Email Address And How Can I Stop It?
You open your inbox and are confronted (sometimes bombarded) with random messages from Read more
Why Are My Emails Going to the Recipient’s Spam?
There is no denying that spam emails are annoying and dangerous, hence the spam filter. But spam filter can become the villain of the story when it catches the legitimate emails you sent your friends, colleagues, or clients and Read more
How To Stop Legitimate Emails Going into Your Spam or Junk Folder
“But I never got your email!”
We have all faced a situation where we didn’t receive an important email we were supposed to get, only to find it weeks later in our spam box. And it goes without saying Read more
What Are the Most Secure Email Providers Of 2021?
What are the most secure email providers that will help to protect you from cyber attacks in 2021?
As a general rule, secure email providers offer end-to-end encryption, supports 2FA, and allow the user to import existing emails and Read more
Don’t Post Your Email Address on Facebook and LinkedIn: Here’s Why!
Can I post my email address on Facebook and LinkedIn?
No. But why?
Posting your email address on Facebook and LinkedIn, or any other public platform increases the chance of spamming and phishing attacks. If you need to connect Read more
How to Setup a Secure Email Address That’s Safe from Day One…
In the online world, privacy has become a privilege. We’re communicating sophisticated information via email that is almost open for the whole world to see. In addition, an insecure email address can cost you a great deal with recurring Read more
Step-by-step Guide on How to Block Spam Email on Outlook, Gmail, Yahoo & Apple Mail
Receiving loads of spam and unwanted emails can overwhelm email users in many different ways. Firstly, they clutter your inbox. Second, junk emails contain malicious threats, such as malicious attachments and links to steal personal data and harm your Read more
Be very careful of the ‘unsubscribe’ button
Be very careful clicking the “Unsubscribe” button/link – here’s why!
Then HOW CAN YOU STOP SPAM EMAILS?
“Surprisingly, it isn’t safe to unsubscribe from spam emails this way — in fact, some scammers rely on your click to access Read more
At What Age Should a Child Have Their First Email Address?
As a parent, you should ensure your child’s online safety with just as much scrutiny and priority as their offline safety. In today’s world, having an email account is necessary from a young age. But you should be careful Read more
8 Clever Ways to Reduce Spam Emails in Your Inbox
If you have an email address, the odds of you encountering spam emails on a regular basis are pretty high. These spam emails are annoying, clutters up the inbox, and worst of all, they can be dangerous. But there Read more
Clicked On a Suspicious Email Link? Here Is How to Stay Safe
Avoiding clicking on links in emails from an unknown sender is part of email security 101. However, people are prone to mistakes, and like many others, you may be panicking about clicking on a suspicious email link. So, what Read more
Are Messaging Apps More Secure Than Email? Top 4 Apps Reviewed
Emails remain the most frequently used communication tool even in 2021. However, other messaging apps such as WhatsApp, Messenger, or Telegram are also on the rise for professional and personal use. But when it comes to security, there Read more
How to reduce email virus and malware transmission
TIPS TO AVOID AN EMAIL VIRUS
“An email virus is composed of malicious code that is disseminated in email messages, and this code can be executed when a user opens an email attachment or engages / responds to an Read more
James Veitch Recommends Responding to Spam Emails: Should You Take His Advice?
In a 2015 TED talk, James Veitch, the comedian and writer, shows a hilarious conversation with “Solomon” the spammer, about a gold shipping business. When I first watched that video, I laughed harder than I would like to admit Read more
Which SMTP Port Should You Use to Make Your Email Connection Secure?
What SMTP port should I use?
Is one SMTP port better than the other?
When configuring a mail system or an app, these are the most common questions people ask. You might see most people suggesting 25, 465, 587, Read more
Got Malware? Here’s how you can remove it effectively and safely.
Malware refers to malicious software designed to do damage or unwanted action to a computer. Malware only exists to exploit your personal data or do harm. It can also be used to take control of your device and Read more
I Keep Getting Spam Emails: What Are My Options?
No matter how annoying spam emails are, we all find a few in our inboxes sometimes. However, aggressive spamming, where you get multiple spam emails inside your inbox, is a matter of concern for email security.
You can take Read more