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June 30, 2008

Spam

How They Attack


Email Spam is the electronic version of junk mail. It involves sending unwanted messages, often unsolicited advertising, to a large number of recipients. Spam is a serious security concern as it can be used to deliver Trojan horses, viruses, worms, spyware, and targeted phishing attacks.

How Do You Know


  • Messages that do not include your email address in the TO: or CC: fields are common forms of Spam

  • Some Spam can contain offensive language or links to Web sites with inappropriate content


  • What To Do


  • Install Spam filtering/blocking software

  • If you suspect an email is Spam, do not respond, just delete it

  • Consider disabling the email’s preview pane and reading emails in plain text

  • Reject all Instant Messages from persons who are not on your Buddy list

  • Do not click on URL links within IM unless from a known source and expected

  • Keep software and security patches up to date
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