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| Written by fuying |
| February 21, 2008 14:33 |
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How They Attack Email Spam is the electronic version of junk mail. It involves sending unwanted messages, often unsolicited advertising, to a large number of recipients. Spam is a serious security concern as it can be used to deliver Trojan horses, viruses, worms, spyware, and targeted phishing attacks. How Do You Know- Messages that do not include your email address in the TO: or CC: fields are common forms of Spam
- Some Spam can contain offensive language or links to Web sites with inappropriate content
What To Do- Install Spam filtering/blocking software
- If you suspect an email is Spam, do not respond, just delete it
- Consider disabling the email's preview pane and reading emails in plain text
- Reject all Instant Messages from persons who are not on your Buddy list
- Do not click on URL links within IM unless from a known source and expected
- Keep software and security patches up to date
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