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Email spoofing is a common cyber attack where attackers pretend to be someone they're not when sending emails. They can do it via various means like change of sender's information to make it look like the message is from a trusted source, like a friend, colleague or a company you know. This tricks people into thinking the email is legitimate and can lead them to open dangerous links or share personal information.
The impact can be quite harmful. People might unknowingly give away personal details, like passwords or financial information, to these attackers. They might also click on links or download attachments that could infect their devices with viruses or malware.
Recommendations
Be cautious with emails from unknown senders or those asking for sensitive information. Always verify the email address of the sender
check for any suspicious signs in the email.
Using strong passwords
enabling two-factor authentication can add extra security layers.
Email providers should use advanced technologies like SKIM, DMARC, DKIM to block or flag suspicious emails, helping users avoid falling into the trap of spoofed messages.
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