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LET'S COMBAT SPAM TOGETHER
Email Fight Club – Avoiding Spam, Spyware, Scams, And Cookie Hunters.
Here are 10 common-sense suggestions to steer clear of email troubles:
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Suspect Everyone: Don’t respond to unsolicited emails, even to unsubscribe, as it could alert senders to your active email address.
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“Just Say No” to Porn: Filter out unwanted content by using messaging software filtering tools that reject mail with specific words in the subject line.
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Avoid SPAM – It’s Nasty: Utilize spam blockers provided by your Internet Service Provider or third-party services like Brightmail or Google’s Postini.
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Join Users Anonymous: Remove your listings from large directory services to minimize exposure to spammers.
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Scramble Your Eggs: Encrypt and digitally sign sensitive email messages to safeguard your privacy.
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Use Zip-Locks: Password-protect important attachments using software like WinZip.
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Don’t Eat the Cookies: Beware of email attachments that may contain trackers (cookies) and disable automatic Web Browser rendering.
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Mind Your Own Business: Avoid accessing email on shared computers and clear browsing history to protect your privacy.
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Never Get “Personal” at Work: Refrain from sending sensitive personal messages using work computers to avoid potential surveillance.
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Let Norton Cook: Keep your antivirus software updated to protect against malware and viruses.
And remember, the number one rule of Fight Club is…NEVER EVER leave your email logged on and unattended at work!
Following these guidelines will help you stay safe and secure in the digital world.