Email Security 電郵保安¶

Date Modified : 2016.01.17	Modified By : Gene Leung
Date Created : 2016.01.17	Created By : Gene Leung

• Table of contents
• Email Security 電郵保安
  • Spam and Junk
  • Phishing
  • Attachments, Viruses and Malware
  • BCC Option
  • Sender Verification

Spam and Junk¶

• Never reply, click on a link in the message, or open any attachment
• Block the sender
• Report bad messages
• Safeguard your email address, i.e., Don't use your work or main email address to register for shopping websites, to play online games, download software, join a discussion group

Phishing¶

• If you use a link or provide information, change the account password and contact support.
• If you click a link, use a security program to scan the computer or device.

Attachments, Viruses and Malware¶

• Do not open an attachment unless you are 100% sure it is intended for you and is not infected. If unsure, contact the sender by phone or send a fresh message to verify.
• Save and scan attachments before opening.
• Know how to use your security program and check it regularly.

BCC Option¶

• Use of bcc option with integrity, so that spammers do not get hold of large lists of names

Sender Verification¶