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Typically such messages are sent by strangers. However, sometimes this type of email appears to be from a trusted acquaintance, even though that person did not really send it. It is possible to include a fake sender email address in emails.
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Typically such messages are sent by strangers. However, sometimes this type of email appears to be from a trusted acquaintance, even though that person did not really send it. It is possible to include a fake sender email address in emails.
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Translated and reviewed by
Jared Norris
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Located in
docs/security/C/security.xml:113(para)
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Unwanted (unsolicited) mail tends to fall into one of several categories:
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Unwanted (unsolicited) mail tends to fall into one of several categories:
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Translated and reviewed by
Jared Norris
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Located in
docs/security/C/security.xml:119(para)
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Spam (junk) email with offers for unwanted services and products
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Spam (junk) email with offers for unwanted services and products
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Translated and reviewed by
Jared Norris
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Located in
../docs/security/C/security.xml:133(para)
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Scam emails asking for help in exchange for money
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Scam emails asking for help in exchange for money
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Translated and reviewed by
Jared Norris
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Located in
../docs/security/C/security.xml:139(para)
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Phishing email that appears to be from a bank or other online service, asking for personal and financial details, or passwords
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Phishing email that appears to be from a bank or other online service, asking for personal and financial details, or passwords
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Translated and reviewed by
Jared Norris
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Located in
../docs/security/C/security.xml:145(para)
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Below are some tips for keeping safe online:
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Below are some tips for keeping safe online:
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Translated and reviewed by
Jared Norris
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Located in
docs/security/C/security.xml:152(para)
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Never reply to unsolicited mail or click on the links in the mail. Doing so usually results in more junk email.
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Never reply to unsolicited mail or click on the links in the mail. Doing so usually results in more junk email.
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Translated and reviewed by
Jared Norris
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Located in
docs/security/C/security.xml:155(para)
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Never click on links in emails that lead to websites asking for passwords or similar information. It is possible for the text of the link to show one address, but clicking on the link actually connects to a different (possibly dangerous) address. Instead of clicking a potentially misleading link, type the link address directly into a web browser.
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Never click on links in emails that lead to websites asking for passwords or similar information. It is possible for the text of the link to show one address, but clicking on the link actually connects to a different (possibly dangerous) address. Instead of clicking a potentially misleading link, type the link address directly into a web browser.
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Translated and reviewed by
Jared Norris
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Located in
../docs/security/C/security.xml:161(para)
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When visiting a website that asks for financial information, ensure that it is secure. <application>Konqueror</application> and <application>Firefox</application> are two browsers commonly used in <phrase>Kubuntu</phrase>. Both have two areas that indicate if the current page is secure. On secure webpages, the address bar will have a yellow background and a lock symbol to the right of the address. The second area is the status bar located at the bottom right of the browser window. If the page is secure, a lock icon will appear in this area. Clicking on either of the lock symbols will produce a dialog that explains the type of licensing and security for that page.
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When visiting a website that asks for financial information, ensure that it is secure. <application>Konqueror</application> and <application>Firefox</application> are two browsers commonly used in <phrase>Kubuntu</phrase>. Both have two areas that indicate if the current page is secure. On secure webpages, the address bar will have a yellow background and a lock symbol to the right of the address. The second area is the status bar located at the bottom right of the browser window. If the page is secure, a lock icon will appear in this area. Clicking on either of the lock symbols will produce a dialogue that explains the type of licensing and security for that page.
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Translated and reviewed by
Jared Norris
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Located in
../docs/security/C/security.xml:171(para)
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Only download and run software from trusted sources. By default, software can only be downloaded directly from Ubuntu.
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Only download and run software from trusted sources. By default, software can only be downloaded directly from Ubuntu.
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Translated and reviewed by
Jared Norris
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Located in
../docs/security/C/security.xml:185(para)
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