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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.
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Email Inbox Security
293 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.

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Phishing Security mail.com
397 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.

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Email Password Security
120 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.

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2FA Security Password
153 people found this article helpful.

Ransomware attacks: How you can recognize and prevent ransomware

Do you know how to recognize and protect yourself against 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.

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Spam Security Phishing
168 people found this article helpful.

Phishing emails: How to protect yourself

Be on the alert for phishing scams that aim to hook your personal information 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.

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Phishing Security Spam
445 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.

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Press release Security Phishing mail.com
134 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

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Press release Security Trends mail.com
96 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.

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Security Password Interview
359 people found this article helpful.

What is an OTP authentication app & why do I need it for 2FA?

Two-factor authentication (2FA) is about boosting your inbox security by adding a second verification step to your email login process. And this second factor is a six-digit security code that you not only use to activate two-factor authentication, but also to log in once 2FA has been set up. This security code is also called an “OTP,” and it’s generated by an app that you install on your smartphone.
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App Password Security 2FA
190 people found this article helpful.
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