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What is a brushing scam? How to identify and report brushing

Who doesn’t love getting a package!? But wait – even though it’s addressed to you, you don’t remember ordering anything. And when you open the package, there’s just a single pair of socks and no message. What’s going on?
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Phishing Security Trends
81 people found this article helpful.

Can email tracking invade your privacy? And how to stop it

Nowadays, we use our emails for everything. From signing up for newsletters to setting up our social media accounts, we enter our email address without second-guessing. But what if we told you that giving out your email address is not as risk-free as you think?
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Email Aliases Security
53 people found this article helpful.

How hackers steal passwords - and ways you can protect yours

From sophisticated programs to simple guesswork, there are many ways hackers steal passwords. No matter how your password lands in the hands of a cybercriminal, a hacked email account can be a real headache with often unforeseen consequences. Discover how to protect yourself from the most common methods of password theft.
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Security Password Phishing
414 people found this article helpful.

Your child's first email: A guide for parents

Creating your child’s first email account *ever* is an exciting milestone in their digital journey. An email account can be a valuable tool for communication and learning, whether it's to stay in touch with older family members or to sign up for school activities or online platforms.
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Email Security How-to
22 people found this article helpful.

New: Password check by mail.com

“Strong enough or not strong enough?” When it comes to your password, that is indeed the question! And now with a free and secure password check in your email account, you can find out in a matter of seconds.
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Password Update Security Features
25 people found this article helpful.

Email spoofing: Definition and how spoofing works

A friend tells you they’ve received a strange email from your address, but there’s no sign of suspicious emails in your sent mail folder. Your caller ID shows a number you recognize, but there’s a strange voice on the other end of the line. Both of these are examples of spoofing, or communications under a faked name.
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Security Phishing Email
99 people found this article helpful.

Protect your email app with fingerprint or facial recognition

If you use the mail.com Mail App on your iOS or Android mobile device, you may want to protect your account against unauthorized access without having to completely log in and out each time you check your email or use your cloud. So why not enable biometric authentication? It only takes a few taps!
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Security Android iOS Features
1,690 people found this article helpful.

All about email: Understanding, organizing & writing emails

Email is an essential part of our daily lives and a must-have communication tool, both inside and outside the office. It’s not just about sending messages: email is also important for organizing schedules, sharing documents, and storing important information online.
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Email Inbox Netiquette Security
22 people found this article helpful.

Malware types: Do you know the true meaning of malware?

Feeling cybersecure? Ever stared at the computer screen hoping a malware attack was just some horrible practical joke? If you are like the rest of us and have experienced this moment, then don’t worry we’ve got your back.
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Security Spam Phishing
2,415 people found this article helpful.

Deepfake phishing: A new wave of cybercrime & how to protect yourself

Online phishing scams are getting scarier by the minute. Thanks to the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence, phishing attacks now have a new weapon: deepfake technology.
): A person's hands typing on a keyboard with overlaid elements like programming code, binary numbers, hexagonal shapes, and a cityscape at night

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Phishing Cybersecurity Security Trends AI
141 people found this article helpful.
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