We All Get Spam. Here's How to Get Less of It.

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UNDERSTANDING SPAM

Spam is an extremely common online annoyance for all of us. Unsolicited emails promising prizes, texts about a great new supplement, robocalls offering "limited-time deals" – the flood of spam clutters our inboxes, wastes our time, and exposes us to scams and phishing. Most spam isn't dangerous, just annoying. Learning how to recognize spam and knowing when it crosses into phishing or scamming will help you stay safer online and help you keep your email inbox a little cleaner. Check out our article to learn more about what spam is, why you get it, and how to stop it.

ARTICLES, RESOURCES, AND EVENTS

A social media account takeover can give a scammer access to your private messages, photos, contacts, and even your identity. Fortunately, many account attacks can be prevented by following a few cybersecurity best practices. Check out our article to learn how to protect yourself from account takeover.

Small businesses are more confident than ever about their cybersecurity. But the data tells a different story. Download our new report breaking down the findings from 1,000 SMB leaders across 10 industries.

The spirit of adventure beckons you online! But perils lurk in the dark corners of the web. Use our Cyber Survival Guide for when you think you downloaded a virus, suspect an online account has been hacked, and more.

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