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Suspicious emails

Suspicious emails
  1. Can I get hacked by opening an email?
  2. What are phishing attacks?
  3. What is a phishing email example?
  4. What are red flags in email?
  5. How do I find red flags in an email header?
  6. How do I block emails?
  7. Why are all my emails flagged?

Can I get hacked by opening an email?

Opening an email attachment is a serious security breach if you don't know what the attachment contains. Email by itself is harmless, but hackers use attachments and downloads to embed viruses on your computer. ... Alternatively, it can simply hack in to your email and start sending spam mail using your account.

What are phishing attacks?

Phishing attacks are the practice of sending fraudulent communications that appear to come from a reputable source. It is usually done through email. The goal is to steal sensitive data like credit card and login information, or to install malware on the victim's machine.

What is a phishing email example?

Phishing emails typically use generic salutations such as “Dear valued member,” “Dear account holder,” or “Dear customer.” If a company you deal with required information about your account, the email would call you by name and probably direct you to contact them via phone.

What are red flags in email?

Here are five red flags to keep an eye out for when determining whether an email or text is a phishing attempt: Sense of urgency or threatening language. Unfamiliar or unusual senders or recipients. Spelling or grammar errors. Request for money or personal information.

How do I find red flags in an email header?

If there are multiple recipients and you don't know the other people or it's an unusual mix, then that's a red flag. Examine hyperlinks: If you hover over a link and it appears to point to a different URL than what is displayed in the email, you can be certain it's a scam.

How do I block emails?

On the web, click on an email from the sender you want to block. Click on the three dots at the bottom of the email and select Block. The press OK, leaving both boxes ticked. This will send future email from this sender to your Spam folder.

Why are all my emails flagged?

Why? The answer is spam filters. Spam filters have been designed to flag and remove suspicious emails that could be part of a scam or a means of delivering malware, and sometimes these filters might mistakenly see your emails as a threat. ... Many people on your email list might never even receive your emails.

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