How to Secure Your Email from Common Threats

  Your Email Is a Cybercriminal's Jackpot Think about how much you rely on your email every day—banking, work, travel, even your Netflix account. Now imagine all that falling into the wrong hands. Scary, right? The good news? You don’t need to be a tech wizard to lock it down. Just some smart habits and tools—and a little vigilance. What You're Defending Against Phishing Attacks: Tricky emails pretending to be legit, baiting you to click malicious links or share personal data. Email Spoofing: Hackers forge sender info to look like someone you trust. Malware/Ransomware: Disguised attachments can infect your device or lock your files until you pay up. Credential Theft: They’re not just after your inbox—your entire digital footprint is at risk. Social Engineering: Urgent subject lines like “Update Now” or “Your Account Was Hacked.” Spam Flooding: Annoying—and sometimes dangerous—junk clogging your inbox. Step 1: Create a Fortress-Level...