Wednesday, January 6, 2010

Tips To Avoid Email Theft



As modes of communication have evolved over the decades with innovation in technology, as a consumer you always look out for fast exchange of information. In a modern scenario E-mail plays a key role in communication. But for this you need to know whether your E-mail is protected from theft or not. Email theft is bracketed on top in the list of Cyber crime.


Tips That You Can Follow To Protect Your Email Are:

• Do not write your passwords in dairies or slips etc. Maintain a password log or book for it.
• Never say your password aloud over phone. And if you do it change it as soon your work is over.
• Do not store your passwords in hard disk as it can be accessed by others.
• While using a PC’s in cyber cafe, delete temporary internet files, history etc after your work.
• Use 8 or more digits passwords with letters, symbols, and numbers. You can use Strong Password Generators for that.
• Change your password after every 90 days
• Keep a back up of all your important and confidential information in CD’s/DVD’s, pen drives or in any external hard drives. So that you can revive your information again after deleting your important Emails.

By following these simple tips you can save your personal and business information that you share through your E-mail id.

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