Email

By Heather in Email, Internet Security

If you’re an avid user of the popular classified advertising website Craigslist, be on the lookout for an Email that let’s you know that ‘Your Craiglist Posting Is Successful’ as this message is a hoax designed to fool you into clicking on bogus links that could result in malware or viruses being installed on your computer. The full text of...

By Heather in Email, Internet Security

Good morning and Happy Wednesday! If you’re just sorting through your Email inbox and you notice an outrageous looking Citi Credit Card bill demanding a minimum payment of $1,000.00 or above, keep your cool! The message has a subject line of ‘Your Citi Credit Card Statement‘ and while it might seem like a legitimate Email message, it isn’t....

By Heather in Email, Internet Security

It’s the Monday after a long holiday and you know what that means - a big stack of Email in your Inbox that’s waiting to be sorted. If you’re just logging into your Email to start this arduous task, be sure not to fall for a message that purports to be sent on behalf of Paypal with a subject line that reads ”Notification Of Limited...

By Heather in Email, Internet Security

If you’ve been busy building out your professional network at LinkedIn, be sure not to fall for a hoax Email with the subject line ‘LinkedIn Reminder.’ The full text of this message reads: LinkedIn REMINDERS Invitation notifications: From Thaddeus Sosa (Your co-worker) PENDING MESSAGES There are a total of 1 messages awaiting your response. Visit...

By Heather in Email, Internet Security

If you’re just returning to the office after celebrating the 4th of July with family, friends and fireworks, be sure not to fall prey to a bogus Email with the subject line “Rejected ACH Transaction” The message purports to be sent from [email protected] and contains the following text: The ACH transaction (ID: 420493537173), recently sent from your...

Why Spam Is A Serious Email Security Issue For Businesses

By Heather in Business, Email, Internet Security

If you manage a business that has a number of employees using your domain Email services to stay in contact with clients, partners, suppliers or business associates chances are you haven’t spent a lot of time thinking about how Email spam can negatively affect your business operations. In this article we’ll examine why Email spam can become a serious...