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How do you handle suspicious emails or messages in your inbox?
I handle suspicious emails by verifying the sender, analyzing the content for phishing signs, avoiding clicking on links or downloading attachments, verifying requests for sensitive information, using email filtering, …
When an e-mail is in spam I simply ignore it.How often do you update your passwords for online accounts?
I update my passwords for online accounts periodically, typically every three to six months.April 9, 2024 at 9:18 am #6439I control if the address look legit. And if it is supposed to be an email from some company, then i go directly to their website where I have account and check it right there, so I am sure and don’t click any phishing links. If it was phishing, then tag as spam and delete it
How often do you update your passwords for online accounts?
I update my passwords after a security breach or after i decide to do itWhenever I receive an email, I look for any signs of phishing attempts – I ignore any unusual requests for sensitive information. I also think it is a good idea not to click on links or download attachments from unknown sources. Basically if I don’t recognize the sender or if the email seems off, I try to be more careful. Also if any mail ends up in spam folder, I ignore it.
How do you handle suspicious emails or messages in your inbox?
Firstly, I check the email address and try to verify it, for example, by visiting their website. I am very cautious about providing any personal information, especially when the email is from an unknown source. I tend to ignore such emails and avoid clicking on any provided links or attachments.How often do you update your passwords for online accounts?
Depends on the service that is connected with the account. -
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