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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

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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.