Characteristics that make email attachments convenient & popular are also the ones that make them a common tool for attackers. – Email is easily circulated – Forwarding email is so simple that viruses can quickly infect many machines. – Most viruses don't even require users to forward the email—they scan a users' computer for email addresses and automatically send the infected message to all of the addresses they find.- Attackers take advantage of the reality that most users will automatically trust and open any message that comes from someone they know.- Email programs try to address all users' needs – Almost any type of file can be attached to an email message, so attackers have more freedom with the types of viruses they can send.- Email programs offer many "user-friendly" features – Some email programs have the option to automatically download email attachments, which immediately exposes your computer to any viruses within the attachments.#GeekTips #Cybersecurity #cybersecurityawarenessmonth #CyberStruggles #StayVigilantMyFriends #GeekOutFitness #EmailSafety #securityprofessional #halloweencolors #spooky

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Characteristics that make email attachments convenient & popular are also the ones that make them a common tool for attackers. - Email is easily circulated - Forwarding email is so simple that viruses can quickly infect many machines. - Most viruses don't even require users to forward the email—they scan a users' computer for email addresses and automatically send the infected message to all of the addresses they find.- Attackers take advantage of the reality that most users will automatically trust and open any message that comes from someone they know.- Email programs try to address all users' needs - Almost any type of file can be attached to an email message, so attackers have more freedom with the types of viruses they can send.- Email programs offer many "user-friendly" features - Some email programs have the option to automatically download email attachments, which immediately exposes your computer to any viruses within the attachments.#GeekTips #Cybersecurity #cybersecurityawarenessmonth #CyberStruggles #StayVigilantMyFriends #GeekOutFitness #EmailSafety #securityprofessional #halloweencolors #spooky

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