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An email message is one of the most popularly used modes of communication, irrespective of whether the message is formal or informal. An email message usually has the following format: Email Spoofing is a method to change the ‘from’ address in the received email message, so that it seems to have originated from a legitimate source. It is one of the major forms of cyber-attack, which can lead to a financial setback and cause loss/theft/misuse of your private data such as passwords, account numbers and other personal & sensitive information. What is the purpose of email spoofing? Cyber criminals use email spoofing to:
Email spoofing is a malicious and a very common cyber-attack and thus you should be on a constant vigil while you are checking your mails. How can you identify a spoofed message? You can identify a spoofed message by checking few of the properties of the mail that you receive.
What precautions can you take to dodge spoofed messages? It is your awareness and presence of mind that can keep you safe from becoming the victim of email spoofing cyber-attack. Here are some of the tips you should keep in mind while opening an email message that you might have received either on your personal or official mail ID:
Even after being cautious and careful, if by any chance you click on a fraudulent link or disclose any of your sensitive information, then immediately change the password of your email account. We hope that these simple steps can safeguard you from the risk of being the victim of email spoofing. For further strengthening your protection from such cyber-threats, we recommend that you opt for our Individual Cyber Insurance Policy, which is first of its kind cyber insurance policy, launched in India especially designed for individuals. Visit our website to read more about cyber insurance coverage .
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