SPAM

Email Spam is the electronic version of junk mail. It involves sending unwanted messages, often unsolicited advertising, to a large number of recipients. Spam is a serious security concern as it can be used to deliver Trojan horses, viruses, worms, spyware, and targeted phishing attacks.

How Do You Know

• Messages that do not include your email address in the TO: or CC: fields are common forms of Spam
• Some Spam can contain offensive language or links to Web sites with inappropriate content

What To Do

• Install Spam filtering/blocking software
• If you suspect an email is Spam, do not respond, just delete it
• Consider disabling the email’s preview pane and reading emails in plain text
• Reject all Instant Messages from persons who are not on your Buddy list
• Do not click on URL links within IM unless from a known source and expected
• Keep software and security patches up to date