Keeping your email account safe is important to protect your personal and professional information. Here are a few simple steps you can take:

1. Use a strong password: Make sure to use a unique and complex password that is difficult for others to guess. Avoid using easily accessible information such as your name or birthdate.

2. Be careful with links and attachments: Don’t click on links or open attachments in emails unless you are sure they are safe. These could be phishing attempts or contain malware.

3. Keep your computer secure: Keep your computer and antivirus software up to date to protect against known vulnerabilities.

4. Don’t share your information: Don’t share your Outlook account information with anyone else, and be wary of emails that ask for personal information.

5. Check your account regularly: Review your Outlook account activity regularly to check for any suspicious activity.

6. Be cautious when using public Wi-Fi: Avoid using public Wi-Fi when accessing your Outlook account.

By following these steps, you can help keep your Outlook account and personal information safe from potential security threats.

Double checks before opening emails

Before opening an email from a name you are not familiar first check the email address and if it looks legitimate. If you feel the email address provided looks suspicious or you don’t know the sender then the safest choice is to ignore the email and remove it. Before opening any file or link sent on an email address for your own safety you must ensure you trust the sender before opening or clicking any link or file. Opening a link or file that you are unfamiliar sender risks your private information being released or stolen.

If you receive an email asking you to change your password or email address on a website that you don’t remember requesting or don’t have an account on then it is best that you either delete the email if you don’t have an account with them or immediately change your password if you do have an account with them. There may be fraudulent activity occurring around attempting to steal or breach your account.

 Look out for “Phishing Emails”

“Phishing emails,” one of the many ways hackers steal your account information, are modelled after a fun outdoor pastime. Similar to fishing, these emails will lure you in by asking you to “log in” to your account when in reality all you’re doing is giving them your email address, password, and potentially other sensitive information.

The majority of phishing emails make the claim to be from one of your favourite service providers, like PayPal or your bank. You’re bound to risk your email security if you’re not paying attention to the email address, tone of voice, and even the grammar of the email.

7 Ways to Spot Phishing Email