What are the two best options to avoid security problems caused by attachments?
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by GOsafeonline | 23 October 2012 Show
Electronic mail or Email is one of the easiest and most convenient channels where we can transfer information and share data with others. However, it is also common to receive information or emails that contain malicious attachments or dubious messages. Some email service providers filter and mark such dubious emails with the word “SPAM” in the subject of the email, indicating to the recipient that the email is either a junk email or unsolicited email with dubious content sent to numerous recipients by the sender. Clicking on links in such spam email may direct the recipient to phishing web sites or sites that download malware to the victim’s computer. It is not surprising that most of us have encountered numerous spam emails in our inbox and believe it or not, your behavior online contributes to the spam messages that you receive. Here are five simple ways to fight spam and to protect yourself online: 
There are many ways to avoid being a victim of spam messages. But the most important thing is to be cautious in opening your emails. Always make sure that the emails that you open are from trusted sources and do not look dubious. If you received any of such suspicious emails, you may forward them to the Singapore Computer Incident Response Team (SingCERT) for their investigation. Security Tip (ST04-010)Original release date: September 10, 2009 | Last revised: November 14, 2019 While email attachments are a popular and convenient way to send documents, they are also a common source of viruses. Use caution when opening attachments, even if they appear to have been sent by someone you know. Some characteristics that make email attachments convenient and popular also make them a common tool for attackers: Please share your thoughts. We recently updated our anonymous product survey; we'd welcome your feedback. What security measures should you take when opening attachments?Save and scan any attachments before opening them.
Be sure the signatures in your antivirus software are up to date. Save the file to your computer or a disk. Manually scan the file using your antivirus software. If the file is clean and doesn't seem suspicious, go ahead and open it.
How do I protect email attachments?Send messages & attachments confidentially. On your computer, go to Gmail.. Click Compose.. In the bottom right of the window, click Turn on confidential mode . Tip: If you've already turned on confidential mode for an email, go to the bottom of the email, then click Edit.. Set an expiration date and passcode. ... . Click Save.. What types of attachments can be removed most probably for security reasons?Resolution. File attachments in email are common threat vectors for malware. Executable files are not the only file type that can include threats. For example, Microsoft Office documents (e.g. doc, docx, xlx, xlsx, ppt, pptx, etc) can contain macros or scripts that include threats.
Which of the following are best practices around email attachments?Guidelines for Sending Email Attachment. Consider the File Format.. Use a Link When Necessary.. Avoid Sending Large Email Attachments.. Ask First Before Sending an Attachment.. Always Address the Included Attachments.. |
