Your email address is more than just a way to communicate—it’s a key part of your online identity. But did you know the email address you choose can affect how much spam you receive? Spammers send millions of messages every day, targeting common name combinations in hopes of hitting a valid address. If your email […]

Sharing your email address online seems harmless, but it can open the door to spam, unwanted marketing, and even privacy risks. Before you hit “Submit,” take a moment to check the fine print and those sneaky pre-checked boxes. Here’s why it matters and how to protect yourself. Why Privacy Policies Matter Every time you enter […]

We tend to use our email address like a digital home address. We give it to our banks, our doctors, our best friends—and also to that random website that offered us a 10% discount on a pair of socks three years ago. While having one “catch-all” inbox feels convenient, it’s a major security headache waiting […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]