In the early days of the internet, the dangers of spam were easy to avoid by following a few simple rules. You could dodge most security risks and identity theft by deleting unsolicited attachments and offers from “Nigerian princes.” Then, spam-recognition algorithms became advanced enough to rid us of most of the chaff in our inboxes. All the while, spammers and identity thieves developed more crafty strategies. Here, we discuss the modern spamming techniques of spoofing, phishing and pharming and how to identify spam that poses security risks.
The most basic type of spam is an unwanted e-mail. Some of the more sophisticated strategies you might encounter include:
If you receive an unexpected e-mail that circumvents your server’s anti-spam system, you should scrutinize it. A lot of the same rules can keep you safe now as they did ten or twenty years ago, but it still pays to be vigilant. Here are some red flags to help you identify spam and avoid falling prey to scammers.
Overall, it pays to scrutinize the source and follow your intuition. If there’s any doubt, you should contact the company in some external, verifiable way. Call them and get a representative on the phone.
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