How to Protect Emails From Cyberattacks

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Email is the most used form of communication but it’s also the most vulnerable. Hackers are always looking for new ways to penetrate your email account, and even steal sensitive information.

The first step is to make sure your passwords are strong and unique. They should be at minimum 16 characters in length and contain lower and uppercase letters, numbers and symbols.

Another option is to choose a secure email service provider (ESP). The most secure ones include anti-spam, anti-phishing and anti-malware features that automatically check and remove harmful attachments, websites, and content prior to when they are delivered to your inbox.

You can also use encryption to protect your emails so that only you have access to them. This is an excellent option when you need to send business emails and don’t wish your employees to have the ability to forward or copy messages. The encryption of messages acts as an electronic lock box that has two keys that are your public key and your private key. If someone is able to intercept a message that is encrypted, they will see garbled text.

It’s also an excellent idea to avoid sharing your email address on websites and social media. If you need to create an alias, make sure that your actual email address isn’t visible. Use multi-factor authentication for all accounts important to you like your email. A compromised account could cause a number of others to be compromised, so it’s worth the extra effort.