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How to spot phishing emails: 3 subject line red flags you can’t ignore

Your email inbox is a favorite hunting ground for cybercriminals. Every day, they send out thousands of phishing emails, hoping to trick you into clicking a malicious link or giving away your login credentials. These emails are usually carefully crafted to look like authentic communications from trusted brands like your bank, Amazon, or even your […]

Why unsubscribing from unwanted emails improves your security

Take a look at your inbox. How many emails did you get today from mailing lists, newsletters, and retailers? If you’re like most people, your answer is probably “too many.” We accumulate these subscriptions easily—maybe you downloaded a free e-book, or you got a 10% discount for signing up. Some email newsletters can be useful […]

The silent threat in your inbox — why you should think twice before unzipping

We all deal with email attachments every day. Whether it’s an invoice from a contractor, photos from a family member, or a project file from a colleague, clicking “download” is second nature. But among the harmless documents and images, there’s a file type that security experts urge you to handle with extreme caution: the .zip […]

Inbox karma: why you need to stop forwarding every single email

Your email inbox is a busy place, and let’s face it, we all get too much junk. We work hard to fight off spam, phishing attempts, and aggressive marketing. But sometimes, the biggest source of inbox clutter comes from an unexpected place: our friends and family. Yes, we’re talking about those endless email forwards—the chain […]

Level up your inbox: set up custom filters for next-level protection

Your email inbox is ground zero for cybersecurity threats. While modern automatic spam filters are pretty good at keeping the obvious junk out, they don’t snag everything. That means the occasional oddball message, sneaky phishing attempt, or annoying, repetitive spam still slides right through into your primary inbox. Relying solely on the default automatic filter […]

Shopping alert! Stop clicking email links and start typing

The holidays roll around, your birthday hits, or maybe you just need a new gadget—online shopping is a major part of life! And with all that shopping comes a flood of emails: sale alerts, coupon codes, and special offers from your favorite stores. Here’s a simple, active rule that can save you from a nasty […]