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How secure is my password?

“Better safe than sorry” may be an old saying, but when it comes to your email password, it definitely still holds true. Because if an unauthorized person gains access to your email account, it can have serious consequences. So what are best practices for a strong password? 6 min.
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Password Security
341 people found this article helpful.

Pet names & family birthdays: Popular passwords in different countries

Would you use your pet’s name as a password? This is a popular option in the UK. Or your wife’s birthday? Then you might be German! A mail.com survey sheds light on password trends in several different countries. 3 min.

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Password Press release Security Trends
73 people found this article helpful.

Email security checklist: your mail.com account settings

mail.com is a highly secure email provider, but it’s always good to make sure you are doing everything you can to keep your account safe. And up-to-date password recovery options will make your life a thousand times easier if you ever forget your password. Check out our security settings checklist. 4 min.
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Inbox Password Security
206 people found this article helpful.

How do I know if my email was hacked? Warning signs and what to do

How do you know if your email has been hacked or comprised? And if it happens, how can you block cybercriminals and regain control of your account? Discover the most common signs of a hacker attack and what to do about them. 4 min.
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Email Inbox Security
301 people found this article helpful.

Beware of phishing emails: New risks in 2022

Have you recently gotten an email asking you to enter your mail.com password or your account will be deactivated? Or received a request to log in to consent to changes in a company’s terms of use? Warning: These messages are examples of a kind of  email scam known as “phishing”. Not sure if an email is legit? Here's what you can look for. Because there are a lot of phishing mails circulating these days, here’s a refresher in how to protect yourself. 5 min.

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mail.com Phishing Security
399 people found this article helpful.

Why can’t I log in to my mail.com email account?

Are you having problems logging into your mail.com account? Because we know how important your email is, the mail.com blog is here to help. Can’t sign in to your mail.com account? Try these quick fixes. Today, we look at nine troubleshooting tips to help you sign in again. 4 min.

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Email Password Security
132 people found this article helpful.

Email 2FA: How can two-factor authentication keep online accounts safer?

Have you ever wondered if you should enable 2FA for your online accounts? mail.com explains how two-factor authentication works and looks at the hows and whys of authentication apps. Use 2FA with an authentication app for extra online protection Keep reading to learn whether you could benefit from 2FA. 4 min.

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2FA Password Security
162 people found this article helpful.

Ransomware attacks: How you can recognize and prevent ransomware

You may have seen headlines about ransomware attacks on institutions ranging from banks to hospitals to gas-pipelines. But what is ransomware, why is it dangerous, and can such attacks be prevented? Today, we answer your questions about ransomware. 4 min.
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Phishing Security Spam
173 people found this article helpful.

Phishing emails: How to protect yourself

You have probably heard about phishing scams – fraudulent emails designed to rob you of sensitive data. Because phishing is one of the most widespread forms of cybercrime, it’s important to learn how to recognize these scams so you don’t get caught in the net. 4 min.

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Phishing Security Spam
453 people found this article helpful.

Black Friday: mail.com provides more protection against phishing with DMARC security standard

The email provider mail.com is now using the international security standard DMARC (Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting and Conformance). This improves the protection of its users against fraud emails with forged sender addresses. 2 min.

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mail.com Phishing Press release Security
140 people found this article helpful.

Americans see data disclosure by internet companies or authorities as one of biggest threats to data security

Majority of U.S. Americans concerned about hacker attacks A quarter worry about burglary and damage to homes Dangerous lack of awareness: More than one in ten respond to spam emails 3 min.

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mail.com Press release Security Trends
102 people found this article helpful.

Ask the Expert: Strong passwords

What password security mistakes can you spot in this picture? Welcome to our first ever “Ask the Expert” post! We’re joined by our email security expert Arne for a deep dive into the topic of passwords and online security. In an interview, he shares some do’s and don’ts about passwords and clears up some common misconceptions. 5 min.

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Interview Password Security
367 people found this article helpful.

mail.com updates its email service with two-factor authentication and new spam recognition technology

Two-factor authentication is now available to all mail.com users worldwide. The security feature provides additional protection both to the mailbox and to the cloud. With active two-factor authentication, account data is safe from unauthorized access, even if the account password is lost or compromised. To log in, users who activate two-factor authentication in their account settings will be required to enter not only their personal password, but also a temporary 6-digit one-time code generated by an authentication app on their smartphone. 3 min.

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2FA mail.com Press release Security
3,620 people found this article helpful.
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