The internet is a wonderful place and at the same time it is
a dangerous place. There are hundreds of
hackers out there just waiting to get access to your email and even worse your
email password.
With that they can have free rein and even access your
social media accounts and send out fake emails and fake social media posts from
your accounts.
Here are 5 tips to keep your email account secure:
Keep a watch for strange emails
Be on the look out for strange emails that may look like
they come from your email host company or even from social media
companies. Check from which email address
they actually came from. Most companies
will not email you to type in your password or email address.
Protect your password
Don’t give out your password to anyone and don’t type it
into emails if someone asks you to. Make
sure your password also has a mix of letters, numbers and characters and is
over 8 characters long.
Change your password regularly as
well
It’s very easy to get into a lull and enjoy your passwords,
you remember them so well but in terms of security it is a very dangerous thing
and it’s always best to keep changing it regularly.
Have different email accounts for
different groups
It’s always a good idea to keep your email accounts separate
for the different needs in your life.
For example I have email accounts for the following:
·
Friends and Family
·
Business
·
Newsletters
That way you can very easily see if a strange email pops up
in your account.
Report Spam and Phising
Most email accounts now have an option whereby you can
report strange emails or suspected spam or phising. In the long run this will help email
companies find out who is real and who is trying to get your important information
out of you.
Fred Felton | Social Media Specialist & Keynote Speaker |
Twitter @fredfelton
