Phishing is one of the biggest threats online. Fraudsters try to access your personal data using fake emails or websites. We explain to you how to protect yourself.

Tips for protecting yourself from spam and phishing emails:

If in doubt, delete the email: If in doubt, messages from unknown senders or emails with strange content should be deleted.

Do not click on links: If a spam email gets through the filters into your inbox, you should not click on links and under no circumstances should you reveal personal information such as credit card details.

Do not open attachments: Attachments in spam emails are often disguised as supposed invoices in PDF, EXE or Word format. These should not be opened under any circumstances. In most cases, malware lurks here and gets onto the system in this way.

Do not respond: Internet users should never respond to spam and phishing emails. Even supposed unsubscribe options should not be used. The feedback is confirmation for criminals that the address is being actively used.

Create a second address: The private email address should only be given out in exceptional cases. For orders in online shops or registration on portals, it is better to get a second mailbox. If you get a lot of spam from this email, you can simply switch to a new one.

Enable two-factor authentication: Two-factor authentication (2FA) establishes an additional layer of security. This means criminals cannot log in using their access data alone. An online service account remains protected with 2FA, even if the credentials fall into the wrong hands.

Use a security solution: Users should use a security solution that, in addition to reliable protection against malware, also offers comprehensive spam and phishing protection.

Install updates: Users should immediately install updates provided for the operating system, the installed software and hardware. It is recommended to activate the automatic update function if available.


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