Cybercriminals target emails because it contains sensitive information. It could be your bank account login information or credit card numbers, Social Security number or passwords to online sites and services, a single email account could be the key to all areas of your life.

Hackers use email to carry out many types of cyberattacks, from phishing to Trojan spyware to malware and viruses that attack devices. The information they obtain can be used to extort money or identity theft. It could also be traded on the Dark Web.

The see majority of cyberattacks are exploitative, seeking low-hanging fruit that requires minimal effort. By following the simple email best practices you can make it more difficult for cybercriminals to access your sensitive files and personal information.

For example email attachments aren’t always encrypted. If an attacker gained access to your device it would be very simple for them to gain access to the contents of your file or send emails from your account that contain malicious content to other people. You can mitigate this risk by using a password management application and a strong password, for example, a combination of lower-case letters, upper-case numbers, and letters. You can also use special symbols.

You can also protect your account by keeping personal and work accounts separated and by ensuring that you log off your device in a secure manner when not using it. By using an email platform that provides complete encryption and DMARC, you can stop email spoofing.