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Tech Tip - Email Security and Passwords
Here is what Microsoft says about email security
February 12th, 2009


Take a few minutes to read through the latest tips and information on how to keep your inbox more safe and secure. With helpful questions and answers from the Hotmail team about e-mail scams, password protection, and suspicious activities, it may be something you want to file away for the future.

E-mail scams
Q: How can I tell if an e-mail message is fraudulent?
A: Look for clues. Fraudsters often use URLs with typos in them that are easy to overlook, such as"micosoft."
Q: Should I click links in e-mail messages?
A: It's actually safer to copy and paste the URL from your e-mail message to the address bar in your Internet browser.
Q: How do I check if an offer is a scam?
A: Scams are often listed on sites like snopes.com. You can go there and search for information on a suspicious offer, such as"fee for Hotmail".

 

Suspicious activities
Q: What are suspicious activities?
A: Be wary if you think someone accessed your account or if a Windows Live ID sign-in page or e-mail looks fraudulent.
Q: What should I do if I notice suspicious activities?

A: First, immediately change your password. Then, make sure your computer hasn't been infected by running a free full-PC scan to check for and remove viruses, spyware, and other potentially unwanted software.

 

 

Password protection
Q: How do I help keep my password secure?
A: While you're thinking of it change your password today. Make sure you create a strong password.
  • Use more than 7 characters
  • Use uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers and special characters — such as @, #, and $
  • It's best to change it periodically.