Are your emails secure?
It’s estimated that around 205 billion emails are sent every day. We use them in almost all aspects of our lives, from casual conversation to important financial information. Email addresses act as our...
View ArticleThe Latest Phishing Technique
You might not have heard of the newest, and arguably, sneakiest and nastiest form of web based phishing called Homograph Attack. The likelihood is that your web browser is doing everything it can to...
View ArticleHow to protect your business from online attack
When you’re managing a business, using the internet is crucial. From running your website to communicating via email, there isn’t much you can do without it! It is therefore incredibly important to...
View ArticleHow to spot phishing emails
You may have heard of the term ‘phishing’, but despite what you may think, there are no rods or worms involved, at least not the physical kind. Phishing emails are pesky critters which are getting more...
View ArticleWhat happens when you reply to a spam email?
Spam emails: you may never think they’ll happen to you – but it’s much easier to get sucked in than you’d think. Scam emails can come in all sorts of shapes and sizes – an Amazon order you’ve...
View ArticleScammers play on voters’ concerns – don’t get caught in the trap!
However you voted in the UK’s last major public vote, the EU referendum, it’s likely you had some questions about the results and what the next steps are for Britain. It’s no surprise then that...
View ArticleThe NHS and ransomware – what happened and how can i protect myself?
On 13th May 2017, the NHS, and tens of thousands of other computer users were hit by a global ransomware attack that rendered them unable to use their devices or access the internet. These attacks are...
View Article1.4 billion email addresses leaked by spammers
Most of the big leaks you read about in the news will usually be the result of some very sophisticated hacking, with everyone from Yahoo to the NHS falling victim to the perseverance and skill of...
View ArticleThe month in spam
Email spam continues to rear its ugly head at every turn for businesses and users. The lure of flooding millions of inboxes with junk remains a major lure for spammers, who only need a tiny percentage...
View ArticleThe rise of fake news
The internet has long been a haven for the questionable article – “This amazing supplement will help you lose belly fat FAST” or “Do YOU know the truth about what really happened on 9/11?” – but until...
View Article5 ways to avoid internet spam
You’ll be hard-pushed to find someone who actually wants to receive internet spam. It’s one of the most frustrating parts of the digital age, along with hacking. We understand this at MailCleaner –...
View ArticleRussian hacks on the US election
The 2016 US presidential election was overshadowed by multiple stories of online misconduct. While Hillary Clinton was investigated by the FBI over her use of a private email server, confidential...
View ArticleWhatsapp Spam? Safety Tips & Tricks
In the last few years, the number of people using Whatsapp has risen dramatically, with many of us now preferring it to conventional texting. Noticing its rapid growth, Facebook even bought the...
View ArticleEmail Frustrations
The chances are, if you’re a regular internet user in 2017, that you have encountered a spam email or pop up in the last few days – maybe even hours. The online scamming “industry” is ever growing and...
View ArticleDarkweb Bitcoin Email Spam
Darkweb criminals are becoming increasingly intelligent in tricking people into giving them money. Most people have dealt with email spam at some point before. It currently constitutes for a large...
View ArticleHow to avoid mass junk mail in your inbox
In today’s digital age, avoiding junk mail can seem like an impossible task. If you aren’t protected against internet spam, checking your emails may turn into what seems like a never-ending task. This...
View ArticleWhy schools should protect their email inboxes
Spam and email hacking are issues that are all too commonly faced by establishments today. Confidential documents and personal data are often emailed within networks, without realising that this...
View ArticleWhy should I protect my business emails?
In modern times email is necessary for every business. While it makes communication much more efficient it also brings with it a range of risks. The cost of email security threats can be staggering. If...
View ArticleUniversity Email Security
Email security is essential for any organisation. However, when it comes to education institutions such as universities it is of the utmost importance to guarantee email systems are completely safe and...
View ArticleHow to wipe out spam from your inbox
In today’s digital age you would be hard-pressed to find someone who doesn’t use email, however the prevalence of spam means that many people dread opening their inbox. There is nothing more...
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