NETWORK SECURITY
INTRODUCTION
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An account statement from her bank
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A message from an unknown sender in Nigeria wanting help with a financial transaction
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Commercial information from a subscribed mailing list
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A message from a friend with photo attachments
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Detailed explanation-1: -Understanding email spam While it may seem like a basic definition, it’s actually a good one. A more detailed definition would be unsolicited, irrelevant emails that land in your inbox. Spam is usually sent out in bulk email “blasts” in hopes that someone will open it.
Detailed explanation-2: -If you receive any unwanted email, the best approach in almost every case is to delete it immediately. It is often clear from the Subject line that a message is junk, so you may not even need to open the message to read it. Some such messages invite you to reply if you want to be removed from their list.
Detailed explanation-3: -Fake Apple ID account verification. “You’ve won a lottery” Missing account information emails. Account suspension. Fake gift card claims. Fake tax refund notifications. Fake COVID vaccination appointments. Bitcoin-related scams including blackmail. More items •08-May-2022
Detailed explanation-4: -Tip 1: Name of Sender. Pay attention to the name of the sender, and the name before the “” symbol in the email address. Tip 2: Domain Name. Tip 3: Check Spelling and Grammar. Tip 4: Generic Greetings. Tip 5: Urgency. Tip 6: Don’t Click Links. Tip 7: Personal Information.