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Internet Dangers: Email Spam and Spoofing
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Internet Dangers: Email Spam and Spoofing

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What is the term for unsolicited commercial email sent from an unknown source with identical messages sent to multiple recipients?

  • Spyware
  • Email spam (correct)
  • Phishing
  • Email spoofing
  • How can junk mails be avoided according to the text?

  • Block the obvious spammers (correct)
  • Use email authentication methods
  • Install a spam filter
  • Change your email
  • What is email spoofing according to the text?

  • Imitation or faking of an original email (correct)
  • Sending emails from a trustworthy source
  • Deceitful practice of trying to get confidential information
  • Installation of a computer program to collect information covertly
  • What is phishing in the context of the text?

    <p>Trying to get confidential information by making it appear to come from a trustworthy source</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is spyware as described in the text?

    <p>A computer program installed covertly to collect information or take control over a personal computer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Email Security Threats

    • Spam refers to unsolicited commercial email sent from an unknown source with identical messages sent to multiple recipients.

    Avoiding Junk Mails

    • To avoid junk mails, it is important to avoid disclosing email addresses to unknown sources.

    Email Spoofing

    • Email spoofing occurs when a sender's email address is forged, making it appear as if the email is coming from a trusted source.

    Phishing

    • Phishing involves tricking individuals into revealing sensitive information such as passwords, credit card numbers, or personal data by pretending to be a trustworthy entity.

    Spyware

    • Spyware is a type of malware that secretly monitors and collects personal or sensitive information without the user's knowledge or consent.

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    Learn about the dangers of email spam and spoofing, including how to identify and deal with unsolicited commercial emails and deceptive email imitations. Discover strategies to avoid falling victim to these internet threats.

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