I have included a link to a very informative article regarding the use of spam to infect and control your computer device. But I will summarize the content and hope that you will read the full article soon.

Spam Popular Vehicle For Malware

As the article states, email has once again become the primary vehicle for spreading malware and scams.  The scammers are getting more sophisticated and devious.  The damage from these people ranges from marketing scams to outright theft with ransomware and identity theft.  In my position as CEO of an Internet safety company, I have seen and heard countless first-hand stories of scammer victims.  These stories include people who are very computer savvy.  So no one is immune!

However, there are some things you can do help protect yourself and your family.

• Be suspicious!
• If an email from a “friend” looks out of character – don’t open it.
• Use the preview function in your email browser, it allows you to preview the email without opening it.
• Avoid any financial transaction through email. The scammers are very good at faking legitimate websites to steal from you.
• Although the public email services are convenient, they are a constant scam target. Use a private email service instead.
• Remember the old adage – “If it looks too good to be true, it probably isn’t true.

Please take a few moments to read the article and educate yourself so that you do not become the next email scam victim. 

About the Author

Steve Ensley

Steve Ensley has forty-four plus years experience in the computer and communications technology industry ranging from programming and systems to data communications and networking. This experience includes thirty plus years in management positions and over 17 years in Internet safety. In addition, he holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Organizational Leadership from Cornerstone University in Grand Rapids Michigan.

Mr. Ensley is the CEO of American Family Online (AFO) an Internet Filtering and ISP company. In the years since the operation began, he has seen the organization grow to provide services globally with web filtering, email filtering, mobile filtering and many other services. He has committed his life and career to help protect families.  As a Christian husband, father and grandfather, Mr. Ensley knows the critical need for personal values and has dedicated his company and his life to helping to protect families and individuals from the dark side of the Internet.

Mr. Ensley speaks nationally to Home School, Pro-Life, Christian World View and other groups about faith and Internet issues. This includes Christian satellite TV and Christian radio for which he is often consulted for interviews and expertise regarding technology, safety, and the Internet.