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McAfee Inc. Offers Tips for a Spam-Free Summer

Helps E-mail Users Say "No, Thanks" to Unwanted Messages

SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ Don't want to return to a spam-filled inbox after a summer break? McAfee Inc. (NYSE: MFE - News) released tips today to help e-mail users unsubscribe and block unwanted e- mail.

According to research from McAfee® SiteAdvisorTM, registering an e- mail address with just one Web site can result in hundreds of junk e-mails a week, demonstrating how easy it can be to become the target of unsolicited mail.

"While today's spam filters have improved to catch a larger percentage of junk mail, the threat of spam never really goes away," said Jeff Green, senior vice president of McAfee Avert® Labs. "We hope that users can benefit from our tips to help in their battle against the removal and blocking of unwanted mail."

To help prevent spam, McAfee recommends that users do the following:

  • Don't publish your e-mail address on any Web site or discussion forum
  • Use a separate e-mail address to sign up for newsletters, online postings and trade shows. If your mailbox starts receiving an abundance of spam, you can delete the mailbox or filter it more aggressively
  • If you didn't originally sign up to receive an e-mail, or if you don't recognize the sender, do not unsubscribe from the list. By unsubscribing, you show the spammer that your e-mail address is active
  • If you use Web-based e-mail services, report spam to the service provider. This helps the provider more accurately determine which messages are spam
  • Use anti-spam software, which blocks 97 percent to 99 percent of spam to significantly reduce the spam in your inbox
  • Keep a collection of mail you want to stop receiving and determine which e-mail addresses or phrases in the messages don't change. Use this information to keep further unwanted e-mail out of your inbox by creating filters
  • Do not reply to spam. Most important, don't buy anything from spammers

More details on the spam-busting tips are available in a whitepaper titled, "Say 'No, Thanks' to Unwanted E-mail," which is available for download through the McAfee Threat Center at: http://www.mcafee.com/us/threat_center/default.asp

For Internet users who want to learn just how spam savvy they are, the McAfee SiteAdvisor Spam quiz is available at http://www.mcafee.com/spamquiz

About McAfee Avert Labs

McAfee Avert Labs maintains a top-ranked global security threat and research organization, employing researchers in 16 countries around the globe. The Labs combine world-class malicious-code and anti-virus research with intrusion prevention and vulnerability research expertise.

About McAfee, Inc.

McAfee, Inc. is the leading dedicated security technology company. Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, McAfee delivers proactive and proven solutions and services that secure systems and networks around the world. With its unmatched security expertise and commitmentto innovation, McAfee empowers home users, businesses, the public sector, and service providers with the ability to block attacks, prevent disruptions, and continuously track and improve their security. http://www.mcafee.com

NOTE: McAfee and Avert are registered trademarks of McAfee, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the United States and/or other countries. McAfee Red in connection with security is distinctive of McAfee-brand products. All other registered and unregistered trademarks herein are the sole property of their respective owners. ©2007 McAfee, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Source: McAfee Inc.

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