A site visitor asks... Is it an invasion of privacy to e-mail someone because you can see their email address in a forwarded e-mail sent from a mutual acquaintance? Yes, yes it is! Whomever sent that forwarded e-mail should have redacted/removed all of their contact's e-mail addresses from … [Read more...]
Spam Filtering Tips: Avoid the Downside of Spam Filters
"I hate all this spam - what can I do about it?" There are obstacles we have to tackle when it comes to spam filtering. Spam filtering tools are still evolving and let's face it are simply programs trying to determine based on known criteria what is spam or not. Right now it is very common … [Read more...]
3 Steps to Stop Scams and Virus Problems!
It's not the Internet's "Fault" Watching how the media covers the latest virus or scam would make one think we are all innocent victims and it is the "evil Internet" at work once again. The media's point of view and how they choose to portray these occurrences always makes me chuckle. As if the … [Read more...]
How to Deal with Spam: Simple Tips
I get asked all the time for suggestions to minimize getting so much Spam. Well, that train has left the station. But there are a few steps you can take and keep in mind to try and keep all that junk in check. Tips to Minimize E-mail Spam Offensive junk mail, in particular that of an adult … [Read more...]
Please Use the E-mail Subject: Field Properly
How you use the Subject: field can make a world of difference in how your e-mail is perceived and even if it gets opened. This week I received an email where the Sender included the entire email in the Subject: field. Talk about hard to read! I had to copy and paste the entire Subject: into a new … [Read more...]
E-mail Whitelist Etiquette
In an understandable attempt to bypass all that annoying spam, e-mails that onliners want to receive are getting lost in the shuffle. Newsletter subscription requests are not being completed, password reset and important e-mails are not getting to their intended parties. Whitelisting, Allowed … [Read more...]
5 Sneaky Tactics You Need to Be Aware Of!
Spam has always been a PIA -- from the start. And it has escalated over the years to become even trickier to get your info or credentials. Or worse. Get a virus or malware on your device or system. The Bar Has Been Raised Recently I've seen some tactics that surprised even me! That is why I … [Read more...]
I am Not Your Friend…
The other day I remembered I had gone through my e-mail accounts junk folders so I took some time to do so. You want to make a point of reviewing your junk/trash folders to look for misidentified legit e-mails that land there in error which happens all the time. I've never checked my junk folder … [Read more...]
E-mail Tip: Avoid Spammy Subject Fields
This week I was surprised at the number of legit e-mail that landed in my Junk/Trash box. This led to the idea for a post offering you Subject field tips to help you avoid your e-mails from looking spammy. Networks across the Internet have spam filters and "flags" that look for certain criteria … [Read more...]
Security Tip: Be Leery of Links in E-mail
One of the most common ways to get intrusive files, spyware, adware, worms or cookies on your computer is clicking on links in e-mails that take you where you didn't know you were going. These e-mails are usually spam or are spoofing that the e-mail is from your financial institution or a site you … [Read more...]