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--- faq:email:prevent-email-being-spoofed [2019/10/09 10:32] – vikki
+++ faq:email:prevent-email-being-spoofed [2025/03/10 13:59] (current) – [How to prevent email being spoofed?] vikki
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+[[:start|Home]] > [[:faq|FAQ]] > [[faq:email|Email]] > [[faq:email#spam_junk|Spam & Junk]] > **How to prevent email being spoofed**
 ====== How to prevent email being spoofed? ======
-Email spoofing is when someone sends an email pretending to be someone they are not. Such email appears to be originated from a trusted sender - such as customers, coworkers or managers, or even yourself - but they are actually sent from cybercriminals, who would trick you into transferring money to them, downloading an attachment with malware that could infect to your entire network, proving them your personal information for fraudulent purposes, and more.
+Email spoofing occurs when someone sends an email pretending to be a trusted sender — such as a customer, coworker, manager, or even yourself. These emails may look legitimate but are actually sent by cybercriminals attempting to deceive recipients. Their goal could be to trick you into transferring money, downloading malware-infected attachments that compromise your network, or providing personal information for fraudulent use.
+To protect your emails, our system implements security measures that identify and manage spoofed messages:
+  * Hardfail Spoofed Emails: Emails that fail authentication checks definitively will be rejected outright.
+  * Softfail Spoofed Emails: Emails that partially fail authentication will be marked as spam, allowing you to review them with caution.
+To further secure your domain and email communication, follow these best practices:
+==== 1. Make sure your SPF record is configured correctly ====
+If you are using Lookafter email service, ensure that you are using [[faq:domain_and_web_hosting:spf-conf-domain|the correct SPF record]].\\
+If you need to authorize third-party email servers to send emails on your behalf, ensure they are properly included in your SPF record to avoid authentication failures.
+==== 2. Be cautious with unexpected emails ====
+If you receive an unexpected email from a colleague, vendor, or even yourself asking for urgent action, verify with them directly through another communication method (e.g., phone or chat).
+==== 3. Check the sender’s email address carefully ====
+Cybercriminals often use email addresses that look similar to legitimate ones (e.g., ceo@yourc0mpany.com instead of ceo@yourcompany.com).
-While there is no fool-proof way to prevent abuse to your email address, here are several practices that you can adopt when it comes to securing your email address:
+==== 4. Avoid Clicking Suspicious Links or Opening Attachments ====
+If an email asks you to click a link or download an attachment, hover over the link to see the actual destination before clicking.\\
+If in doubt, visit the official website directly instead of using the email link.
-  * Change your password frequently; use strong password that is difficult to guess.
+==== 5. Use Strong, Unique Passwords ====
-  * Run full virus scans on your computer at least once a week.
+Never use the same password for multiple accounts.\\
-  * Avoid including your email address in online blogs or posts. Try using (at) and (dot)com instead of @ and .com to prevent malicious automations from harvesting your address.
+Enable [[faq:security:2auth|Second Factor Authentication (2Auth)]] to add an extra layer of security.
-  * Avoid using your primary email account for everything online. If you are signing up for something like a mailing list, contest, application form, etc, use a free email account like Gmail or Hotmail (which you don't mind deleting if it gets abused).
-  * Only use your primary email to communicate with people you know or trust.
+==== 6. Keep Your Devices and Software Updated ====
+Regular updates help protect against security vulnerabilities that attackers may exploit.\\
+Ensure your antivirus software is active and running.
-Reference: [[https://help.hover.com/hc/en-us/articles/217282017-Am-I-being-spoofed-or-has-my-email-been-compromised-|What does it mean, "my email is being spoofed"]]
+==== 7. Report Suspicious Emails ====
+If you suspect an email is spoofed, report it to your IT team or forward the email to [[helpdesk@lookafter.com]].
+Do not reply or engage with the sender.

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