How To Spot Unsafe Email Attachments: 6 Red Flags

Email remains a prominent attack vector for hackers, cybercriminals, snoopers, and other online miscreants. As such, it’s vital that you know how to spot an unsafe email attachment. If you’re not sure where to start, keep reading. We’re going to explain several red flags that’ll help you identify potentially dangerous files in your inbox. 1.

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