Email Abuse

MyCERT considers E-mail Abuse as a serious offence. If you receive any of the following, please e-mail to . Please attach a copy of the e-mail also.

Here are some descriptions regarding email abuse activities:

• Chain Letters
• Spamming

Some guides when encountering email abuse:

• Email Header
• Some Email Etiquettes when making a complaint to Service Providers

Users and administrators are encouraged to protect themselves from email abuse. The following documents discuss some of the email security practices that can be applied:

• Preventing Open Relay Activities
• Safe Email Practices
• Tips to Safeguard Yourself from Fraudulent Email / Phishing Attempts