How to Spot and Avoid Man-in-the-Email Hacking

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Everyone who uses email should be aware of the man-in-the-email scam. In this scheme, a hacker compromises a user's email and gains access to the email traffic. The attacker can view some or all of the email traffic depending on the method of compromise. The hacker then waits for the right opportunity to strike—often by altering a legitimate email chain or impersonating a legitimate email user.

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