Email is the most common type of communication, but it’s also among the most vulnerable. Hackers are always looking for ways to hack your email account, and even steal sensitive information.
The first step is to make sure your passwords are strong and unique. They should be at minimum 16 characters long and contain upper and lowercase letters as well as numbers and symbols.
Another option is to select an email service provider that is secure (ESP). The best ones have anti-spam and antiphishing features that automatically check and remove harmful attachments, hyperlinks, and other content before they get to your inbox.
You can also secure emails so that you are the only one who can read them. This is a great option for business email accounts where you don’t want your employees to be capable of copying or forwarding messages. Encrypting messages can be compared to locking a box with your private and public key. If someone intercepts a message which is encrypted it will show a distorted text.
It’s also a good idea to keep your email address private and avoid sharing your address on public websites and social media. If you have to, use an alias so that your real email isn’t visible. Use multi-factor authentication on every account that is important, such as your email. It’s worth it to secure your account.
