Their actions definitely worked, as the emails stopped and as a bonus, they got some giggles out of it too.
But how do spammers know where to send these unsolicited messages? “A person’s email can become susceptible to spam through various means, such as public exposure , or data breaches at websites or services they use ,” explains“Sometimes spammers will scrape public registries to obtain addresses to spam,” he adds.
“For individuals, this can lead to identity theft, and for organizations, it can mean financial loss, data breaches, or even reputational damage,” warns regional chief security officerTo avoid spam emails and protect ourselves from potential scam attacks, Oak recommends using a reliable email provider with robust spam filters, like Gmail or Outlook. “Ensure these filters are configured to automatically detect and segregate spam emails into a separate folder,” he notes.
“Use a secondary email address for sign-ups, newsletters, or online purchases to protect your primary inbox. Unsubscribe from unwanted newsletters or marketing emails through legitimate links provided, but never interact with unknown or suspicious emails, as this confirms your address is active,” he adds.
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