Email Flashcards
When was the first email?
1965 @ MIT
When was the first electronic system?
1971
Introduced by Ray Tomlinson, who also introduced the “at” symbol as a means of address.
Who intro TCP IP process and in what year?
DARPA
1978, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
When was MS mail?
1988
What is the purpose of email?
Email allows for instant interaction between seller and buyer from any two parts of the world. Coupled with online payment systems and worldwide delivery services, this has created a global marketplace.
What is the process of sending an email?
Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) “initial” –> bounces btwn servers via IP address “sending”–> POP3 (protocol) “received”
What is an email server?
An email server is a computer system that facilitates the sending, receiving, and storage of emails. It acts as a central hub for email communication, managing the flow of messages between email clients and the internet. Email servers can be on-premises or cloud-based,
What is an email client?
An email client, which is typically an application that you install on your computer. A major advantage of an email client is that it allows you to access your existing messages without being online. There are many options available, and some of the most popular include Outlook, Gmail, and Thunderbird.
What is spam?
Spam refers to unwanted or unsolicited emails sent out in bulk via text or email. Often, these emails appear as advertisements trying to get you to purchase or subscribe to a product or site. But sometimes they ask for more, such as trying to elicit your personal information. Even worse, they may be sent as a trojan horse that encourages you to click on a link that will release malicious code into the system.
What are some types of spam?
-Phishing
-Email spoofing
-Spear (ie Whaling)
-Ads
-Chain letters
What are some ways to protect against spam?
-Virus scanning (auto/continuous)
-Connection filtering
-Filtering fxn
-Quarantining
