In most cases today, simply opening an email is not a significant security risk, especially if you're using a modern email client like Gmail, Outlook, or Apple Mail, which have built-in protections. However, there are still some potential risks you should be aware of: 🔐 Risks of Just Opening an EmailTracking Pixels (Email Beacons): Tiny invisible images can be embedded in emails to track whether you opened them. While not a direct threat, this can compromise your privacy. Remote Content Loading: Images or scripts loaded from external servers can reveal your IP address and other info. Most email clients block this by default or ask you before loading. Exploits in Email Clients (Rare): In the past, vulnerabilities in some email software allowed attackers to exploit bugs via maliciously crafted emails. These are very rare now and typically patched quickly. 🛡️ When It Becomes RiskyClicking links: Can lead to phishing sites or malware downloads. Downloading attachments: A common vector for viruses and ransomware. Enabling macros in attachments: Especially risky with Word or Excel files. Responding to scam emails: Can confirm your address is active, making you a target. ✅ How to Stay Safe Use up-to-date email clients and operating systems. Disable automatic loading of remote images. Don’t open emails or attachments from unknown or suspicious sources. Use antivirus/endpoint protection software.
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如果很久前clicking link有可疑的malware的问题,or IP显示了,有好的解决办法吗?
赶快改密码或换用更先进登录方式。
改密码也没用了吧? 对方是不是控制了你的整个电脑,而不只是email? 有没有发现银行钱少了?
haha!
我只是回答您最初问题:不点链接或者附件没事吧?
我的经验是:可能没事,但必须马上改密码!
熬。哈哈哈 误解啊。 其实就是点击了某些附件或者link 估计也不会丢钱的。 只是最好别点击罢了
从计算机安全的角度讲,如果对方想要控制你的电脑,她就给你发个电邮里面内嵌图片,你好奇接收电邮,不点里面链接,也不打开附件,但光是那个图片就可以让你中招。所以我现在gmail和yahoo mail都设置为只显示text,不显示html。
我的亲身经历:十多年以前我提交绿卡申请之后等了一年多都没有新进展,直到有一天我手机收到一个短信,发信者未知,短信无内容,但内嵌图片,是一个男人穿白衬衣打蓝色丝质领带但不露脸。我赶快把短信删了,并且手机重启(理论上可以消除内存病毒)。
过了几天,我开始查看我的gmail和yahoo mail登录信息,发现端倪:两者都显示DHS IP几次登录我这2个邮件信箱。几个星期以后绿卡申请成功。
再后来申请公民就简单多了,几个月就宣誓了。中间用我登记的移民局账户查看进度,有一条是“该申请人已通过安全调查”。回想起来,安全调查就是提交绿卡申请之后那一年多完成的,移民局从未让我提交所有电邮密码,但是他们专家用巧办法取得我所有网上账户密码。
你是说移民局欺骗你? 不至于吧?
移民局从未要我交出电邮和社交账户密码,但是他们专家的匿名短信达到同样效果。
你可以把所有email client都设置为只接收text,不接收html/JavaScript,达到最大程度安全。
妈妈说,无论在中国还是在美国,都要遵守各项法律,如果执法机关调查你,要配合调查。
我由此推想,从我当年申请绿卡花了一年多时间,而申请公民只花了几个月,申请绿卡大部分时间实际上都是移民局在进行安全调查,那么如今大家申请绿卡或者更新绿卡,有些同学很快只要几个星期,有些同学很慢拖了1-2年,我猜也是因为移民局的安全调查要花时间,如果您正好和某个恐怖分子或通缉罪犯拥有相同姓名,那么安全调查时间肯定要长一点。