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Why You're Getting So Much Spam Email and How to Make It Stop

A sudden increase in spam isn't just bad luck.

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What Is a Zero-Font Tactic in Email Phishing Scams?

Scammers can hide text in your emails that you can't read, but your email software can. Here's how they can use it.

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What Is the “I Sent You an Email From Your Account” Blackmail Scam? How to Avoid It

Has someone claimed to be emailing you from your own account? It may be a scam.

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What Is a Burner Email Address and Do You Need One?

Worried about spam and scams? Signing up to a service you only intend to use once or twice? A burner email might be exactly what you need.

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What Is a Quid Pro Quo Attack? How Can You Protect Yourself?

You've likely heard the term "quid pro quo", but did you know there are also cyberattacks that go by the same name?

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8 Security Measures Gmail Uses to Keep You Safe

Using Gmail? Here's what the email provider does to protect you and your data.

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Think Twice Before Unsubscribing From Spam Emails: It Could Be a Scam

It's natural to hit unsubscribe when you receive unwanted emails—but with spam, doing so could be risky.

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If You Have These 6 Personality Traits, You're More Vulnerable to Phishing Scams

No one is immune from phishing, but some personality traits can make you more susceptible. Do you have any of these most vulnerable traits?

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The Nigerian Prince Scam Has Evolved: How to Spot This Phishing Email

Most of us recognize the Nigerian Prince or "419" scam, but with a change in the political landscape, this phishing scam has altered too...

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6 Ways Your Email Address Can Be Exploited by Scammers

What can scammers do with your email account? Learn about the information someone can get just from your email address.

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The Top 5 Email Spam Filtering Solutions in 2023

Spam isn't just annoying: it can lead to cyberattacks through phishing attempts. How can you combat it? By using the best spam filters.

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What Is a Phishing Simulation?

Many people fall for social engineering tactics like phishing emails. How can you protect against them? A simulation could be perfect for you.

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How Will Google’s Gmail Dark Web Monitoring Help You?

Gmail users in the US can now monitor email address breaches, with the feature set to roll out across the world soon. Here's what that means for you.

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How Gmail's Blue Checkmarks Could Protect You From Phishing Emails

Everyone knows phishing is a major security risk. Google's blue checkmark initiative aims to tackle this problem, but it's not fool-proof.

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How to Encrypt Email in Thunderbird

Thunderbird comes with the option for end-to-end encryption, but the process can be convoluted. Here's what you need to know.

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Can My School or College See Emails I Send and Receive?

Do you have a school, college, or university email account? You might be wondering, then, if anyone monitors your inbox and sent folder...

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This Password Hack Means Your Employer Needs to Patch Microsoft Outlook Today

Even typical email security won't protect you from this clever vulnerability in Outlook. Fortunately, you're not helpless.

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What Is Spam and How Did It Get That Name?

How did canned meat come to mean "unsolicited email messages?"

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What Are Online Survey Scams and How Can You Avoid Them?

One unlikely method cybercriminals use to gain access to your personal information is through online surveys. Here's how and why.

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Can a Cybersecurity Awareness Course Keep You Safe Online?

If you're looking to train yourself and employees in solid cybersecurity measures, security awareness training is essential.

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