Spam is starting to become the number 1 curse to the internet users. Too much resources have been wasted in closing down unsolicited websites or removing junk emails. Not to mention the major danger of getting some sort of virus that can be pricey. Facing these problems, an anti spam software or service might help, but you should also perform some preventions. Let us explore a few guidelines here.

Often, when visiting a website you are requested to leave your email address. If in doubt, do not do it. This is the first step toward spamming. If needed, use instead some sort of free email services such as Yahoo! mail or Hotmail. Different email addresses can be used for different purposes. For instance, one for private messages, one for public discussons, one for chatting and so on. It is also wise to make a note about the sites where a registration occurred since this will help tracking down activities and genuinity of received e-mails.

Spammers have a structured style of working. They may use dictionary attacks to sort out possible addresses by utilizing common names. A dictionary attack can also performed by combining letters and numbers to some degrees, a method that is often used for cracking passwords. Thus people who only use their own names as email address often fall as a victim of spam emails. That is why it is recommended to create a unique email address which is not too easy to guess.

The above are only some basic techniques to follow. However those are the fist steps in keeping junk, unwanted emails from getting into your inbox. Combined with a reliable spam filtering or blocking software the number of spammy messages you receive will greatly reduced.