What is Spam (and How to Stop it)
That plethora of unwanted, unsolicited junk mail that shows up in your e-mail box every day is Spam.
What is Spam?
In recent years, the word “spam” has resurfaced as a household name. But unlike 20 years ago, the spam of today is not a mysterious canned-meat product. Spam is the term used to describe messages and postings delivered in bulk via electronic messaging systems. Spam generally consists of unscrupulous and questionable content, including get rich quick schemes; illegal prescription advertisements; undesirable adult content; and those infamous bank scams that seek …
What is Phishing?
Phishing, a form of email spam, is an illegal attempt to gain access to personal information, including account numbers, social security numbers, user names, passwords, and other sensitive information through fraudulent and deceptive means. Phishing is a very dangerous type of spam because it often appears to be legitimate email sent from reputable organizations, including banks, credit card companies, and other trusted agencies. Phishing scams frequently use scare tactics that …