Introduction to Multimedia

Introduction
Have you ever received unwanted e-mail from advertisers? It is fairly easy for others to capture your e-mail address, which may then be added to e-mail lists around the world. Learn how this is done and steps you can take to keep your e-mail address secure.

Directions:
Read the questions below. Then, click on the Destination Site link to open a new browser window. Apply what you learn to answer the questions. Check your work before clicking Submit.

Destination Site: Getting Rid of Spam

If this link is inactive or if you wish to find other Internet sites with similar information, get permission from your teacher to use a search engine.
Here are some keywords you might use:
Eliminate spam

1.			What is the best prevention you can take to avoid unwanted e-mail?
2.			Why can it be useful to have two e-mail addresses?
3.			How can you use your e-mail software help reduce unwanted e-mail?
4.			Why can it be unwise to reply to an unwanted e-mail?
5.			How do many of the larger Internet Service Providers (ISPs) help to prevent unwanted e-mail?