Email

Introduction
Email is short for electronic mail and is the method of exchanging digital messages across the Internet or other networks

Video - how email works
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Problems

 * Viruses, worms and trojans**
 * Sent as attachments, activated when run
 * Sent in links


 * Spoofing**
 * appears to have been sent from one source when it actually was sent from another source entirely
 * phishing emails and worm emails often poof emails to trick user into believing they come from a trusted source


 * Spam **
 * unsolicited (i.e. did not ask for email to be sent, do not know sender)
 * clogs up email inbox


 * Not secure**
 * emails are sent open and unsecure, could potentially be read by anyone
 * never send personal details such as credit or bank cards

Solutions

 * do not reply
 * closely check links before clicking
 * encryption
 * anti virus software
 * spam filters
 * examine sender address closely
 * back up inbox
 * do not download attachments
 * do not open email from unknown sources
 * do not publish email address online

Task 1
For each of the email solutions above, match it to one of the problems which can affect email. Copy and complete the table below. An example has been given to get you started



Task - assessment
Complete the email assessment tasks