There are ways to attempt to prevent spoofed emails making it to your inbox, but none of them will be 100% effective. The methods that are most effective also have the potential of blocking emails that should be getting through. So these methods should be deployed when spoofed emails are a serious concern. The most inclusive method is to block an entire domain from sending email to your server. This can be effective if you notice a lot of these emails are coming from the same … [Read more...] about Email Spoofing and Phishing Prevention: Part 2
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February Newsletter: Good Computing Practices
Last month, we reviewed browsers. This month: Good Computing Practice - Little things that make a big difference. Find more on Blog at GrundigIT.com As Always, Happy Computing! -- Tom Grundig Good Computing Practices Browsing When browsing the web, we all come across many annoying ads and popups. These sometimes contain malware and other types of harmful software. We recommend to never click on ads or download software from websites that you're not familiar with. A good way to get rid of … [Read more...] about February Newsletter: Good Computing Practices
Password security: What you need to know.
Password security is important, as it is the final line of defense against an intruder. Luckily, some new tools, combined with newly talked-about guidelines, could make this easier. Let's discuss passwords and better ways to manage them. Is Password Security that important, really? There is no doubt that password security is important in the modern day. Having your password revealed for your bank account, Amazon account, any domain or hosting service, or your social media (Facebook, Twitter, … [Read more...] about Password security: What you need to know.