Email is the most common method of communication, however it’s also the most vulnerable. Hackers are see always seeking ways to penetrate your email account and take your private information.
First, ensure your passwords are strong. They should have at least 16 characters long and contain lower and uppercase characters, as well as numbers and symbols.
A secure email provider is another option. The best ones are equipped with anti-spam and anti-phishing tools that can scan and eliminate malicious hyperlinks, attachments and other content prior to it reaching your inbox.
You can also encrypt emails so that you’re the only one who can see them. This is a good option for business emails where you do not want employees to have the ability to forward or copy messages. Encrypting messages is akin to locking a box with your public and private key. If someone tries to intercept an encrypted message, they will see garbled text.
It’s also an excellent idea to not share your email address with the world on websites and social media. If you must, you can use an alias in order to hide your actual email address. Use multi-factor authentication for all accounts that are important like your email. It’s worth it to secure your account.