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    Notice that the spelling of "portall" is incorrect? These e-mails contain links which will direct
                      the user to another web page where the user would be asked to enter information by which
                      means the user ends up providing personal credentials to cybercriminals. This is also called as
                      phishing.

                                                                                    Use  secure  websites  by  looking
                         Frequently update your

                         passwords.                                                 at the lock sign or HTTPS on the
                                                       Some tips to                 address bar.
                                                        safeguard from

                         Update the operating
                         system and antivirus                                        Use two-factor authentication

                         timely.                                                     to log in to e-mail accounts.

                           Spamming

                      It refers to the sending of bulk mail by an identified or unidentified source. Sometimes, certain
                      businesses  send bulk-advertising  mail  to  many accounts  at  the same  time.  Some  people
                      intentionally send bulk mails to a user until the mail-server runs out of disk space.

                      Some people send virus-infected applications and files through the Internet via e-mails, chats,
                      games, etc. to get access to your smartphone and personal data. These e-mails may contain a

                      document (Word or Excel file) with malware (dangerous program that can impact your computer)
                      attached to it. Opening such documents results in the malware being installed on your computer
                      or mobile.

                      Using reputable websites to download files and not opening doubtful e-mails are some ways to

                      counter these threats.

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