E-mail Security Basic

Simple to implement, these tips may be a good start to ensure your communication by e-mail is safer.

1. Understand that no communication by e-mail is 100% secure. We do our best to make the percentage close to that, but sometimes - if the information is extremely important - you should consider ditching e-mail option and submit it in person (if possible). Do not send credit card or social security numbers by e-mail. It is also a good idea not to send usernames and passwords for accounts you do not want compromised.

2. Linked to the notice is as follows: select text in HTML or XHTML refunds to reduce the risk of being targeted by a phishing attack.


3. Plus your e-mail address is present in the precincts of cyberspace, the more spam you'll likely receive. Unfortunately, even if you pay attention to disclose your e-mail, chances are people that you include in mass mailings and we end up in your e-mail will be there. To counter this, you must set up filters and rules. They will not catch all the junk mail, but they will reduce their number. This is not just a question of nuisance - basic users and novices are more susceptible to spam and scams. So why do "bad" opportunity to judge their angle?

4. Use encryption. Check with your ISP to see if they encrypt the authentication process. Encrypt your e-mail if possible. Are you familiar with the concept of steganography? You can hide messages in images, commercial items, lists ... Ideally, you can use both - first encrypt the message, then use a steganography software to integrate a recent photograph. There are simple tools out there.

5. Do not access your e-mail from an unsecured network or potentially compromised computers. Yes, this includes in particular access from an Internet cafe. There have keyloggers.

6. Lessons for those who want to know about this, especially to children (and especially if you use the same computer).

7. Do not open attachments unless you know who he is and you trust it.

By Adam Addison