4 Easy Ways to Improve Email Account Security

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One of the major developments that came with the internet revolution is the ability to send and receive mail over the World Wide Web. Today, it has become possible for people who are on opposite ends of the globe to quickly and efficiently communicate using email.

Security Issues The importance of email is such that it has, perhaps not surprisingly, also become a haven for criminal elements across the globe. Cyber criminals use a wide variety of methods to try and get their hands on important emails in a bid to illegally gain information that can enable them to, in one way or the other, gain financially.

Criminals also use deception to try and steal from unsuspecting and unprotected individuals. If you have been using email for any given amount of time, you will have, at some point, received messages from unknown individuals claiming that you have won or inherited large amounts of money. It is important, therefore, for you to take measures to protect yourself while sending and receiving email. Here are some of the ways you can improve the security of your email account.

Two-Step Verification One way you can improve email account security and prevent hackers from gaining access to your important data is through the use of a two-step verification process. Popular email clients such as Gmail and Outlook support two-step verification. One way this can be achieved involves the sending of an authentication code to your phone. Each time you wish to open your email, a code will be sent to your phone, which you can use for verification and to gain access to your computer.

Have a Strong Password Most people do not have strong passwords on their email accounts, which make it easy for criminals to gain access to important information. If you are serious about securing your account, you need to begin by having as strong a password as is possible. Most email service providers will tell you if your chosen password is too weak. Do not ignore the message since it can be what stands between criminals and your important information.

Use SSL or TLS Encryption Encryption is another way you can secure your email account. The good thing in this regard is that most of the major email clients, such as Gmail, by default, encrypt messages, which makes it difficult for hackers to gain access.

Don't Open Unknown Attachments

We have already mentioned that email is a favorite hunting ground for criminals. One of the ways they gain access to computers is through the use of attachments that are infected with malware. In this regard, you should always have a strong antivirus on your computer and avoid opening suspicious attachments in order to protect yourself.

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