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Hackers who use deceptive messages to gain sensitive information and install malware on devices see email as a popular tool for spreading spam and phishing attacks. In response to this, email security aims to provide various techniques to keep sensitive information secure in email communication.
Professional email service providers like Expert Mail have advanced email security measures to safeguard this information. These measures include email servers with strong password and access control mechanisms, encrypted email messages, spam filtering software, and many more features.
How to Ensure Individual Email Security:
- Use Strong Passwords Numerous studies highlight the weakness of most passwords. However, be sure not to keep your passwords as simple as "1234." A strong password is at least 10 characters long, consists of a combination of upper and lower case letters, and includes a special character.
- Be Cautious When Opening Attachments Especially in emails from unknown sources, scan the email before opening attachments. Keep in mind that over ninety percent of viruses or malicious software infect computers through attachments.
- Avoid Adding Sensitive Information to Email Messages Email is a primary source of data breaches. If you need to provide someone with sensitive information, consider giving them a call. If you must send a sensitive document, you might explore different methods.
- Do Not Respond to Spam or Phishing Emails More than three percent of spam carries malicious software. While this might seem like a small percentage, considering the number of spam emails you receive daily, it means you will encounter some containing malicious software. So, rather than responding to spam messages, mark them as spam immediately.
- Be Cautious with Public Wi-Fi Business individuals who frequently check their emails often take advantage of public Wi-Fi in many places, overlooking the fact that public Wi-Fi is an excellent opportunity for hackers. However, if you must use such a Wi-Fi network, make sure you're on a legitimate free network. Confirm that you're not on a network set up by a hacker to resemble a coffee shop's network, and ensure that the URL you're entering starts with "https:". If you don't see the "s" in "https" or receive a security-related warning, don't use that network.
For a true sense of security, consider subscribing to a VPN (virtual private network) service.
