Most often, Spam email is sent for marketing purposes. While some think of it as unethical, many businesses continue to utilize Spam. With the use of technology (or infected computers), the email cost is extremely low. Businesses can send mass quantities on a regular basis.

Unfortunately, Spam email can also be a malicious attempt to access to your computer or network.

Since Spam email can be sent by botnets, it can be extremely difficult to stop.

To help explain further, botnets are a network of infected computers. Since they are anonymous, it can be difficult to trace and stop the original spammer.

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It can include malicious links that could infect your computer with malware (see What is malware?).

Do not click links in spam. Dangerous spam often sounds urgent, and makes you feel like you need to act immediately. To learn more about the common types of Spam, see the linked article below.