Email Security: Threats and Prevention

Abstract

: Presently the entire world is facing the problem of security of the email inbox. Users are being the trapped by hackers and crackers by different unfair practices. Normal users of these emails are not well versed with the internet, and they disclose their information very easily. We have observed that these types of ignorance led to financial loss, black mailing etc. We have also observed that people are reluctant to complain to the concerned authority. Cybercrime is increasing rapidly, and innocent people are being victim. This paper analyses the threats and addresses the important prevention techniques.