Spam

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. more

As online shoppers gear up for Black Friday bargains, email provider mail.com highlights an often-overlooked downside of the season: a 10% rise in spam and phishing emails. The sharp increase during Black Friday week reflects how scammers exploit the seasonal shopping rush. more

We all hate spam text messages! And if it seems like you’ve been receiving more of them, it’s not just your imagination – as spam email and spam calls face increasing obstacles in the form of blocklists and government regulations, spammers have been increasingly turning to spam text messages. more

Phishing emails are bad enough. But have you ever opened your inbox to find a threatening message claiming that hackers have access to your webcam – complete with some personal information or even a photo of your home? These frightening emails are part of a growing trend of blackmail email phishing scams and extortion online. more

There seems to be no end to fake emails that are cleverly designed to look like real messages from legitimate companies. As these phishing scams grow more convincing, how can you tell the fakes from the real thing? One line of defense: Learning how to spot a phishing link. more

Viviana is an expert in our Mail Security team. One of her main responsibilities is protecting our users from spam emails and phishing attacks. In this interview, she tells us why inboxes have a spam folder and why not all “bad” emails are deleted automatically. Plus, she shares some pro tips for recognizing email scams. more

Aren’t spam emails the worst? Sometimes they are just an annoyance, but other times they pose a real risk by infecting your device with a virus or stealing personal data. So, if an unwanted email lands in your inbox and you see an “unsubscribe” button, why not click on it? more

Are you a freelancer who worries about missing replies from important clients? A bargain hunter who subscribes to newsletters to get the latest promotion codes? Do you have a relative who loves to forward you family updates? If these emails sometimes land in your Spam folder, here are 3 tricks you can use to keep them out. more

Your email is hiding something: All the steps that show how each message got from sender to recipient. Lucky, this secret is not hard to crack – just have a look at the full header. If you need to figure out why a message bounced or report scam emails, this extended header has all the information you need. So where do you find it? more

Have you ever received a call for help or a strange text message claiming from your son or daughter? But strangely, you don't recognize the number? Be careful: the “Hi Mom” scam shows no sign of stopping in 2024. more