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COMP410 spring 2024 semester
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DETECT EMAIL_ADDRESS #15

Closed kmwatts1 closed 7 months ago

kmwatts1 commented 9 months ago

An email address is a piece of information that can directly or indirectly identify an individual. It can reveal the name, location, organization, or preferences of the owner. Email addresses are often used as login credentials for various online services, which can expose them to hacking or phishing attacks. Email addresses can also be linked to other sensitive data, such as financial records, health records, or social media profiles. Therefore, email address PII should be protected with encryption, authentication, and access control measures to prevent unauthorized disclosure or misuse.

Email addresses can be used to track, target, or spam individuals with unwanted messages, advertisements, or malicious links. They can also be used to access other online accounts or services that are linked to the email address, such as social media, banking, or shopping. This can lead to identity theft, fraud, or other cybercrimes. To prevent these risks, email addresses should be encrypted, anonymized, or pseudonymized when stored or transmitted, and users should be careful about sharing their email addresses online or clicking on suspicious links or attachments.

For more information on email address protection, please refer to this link (https://www.kiteworks.com/secure-email/protecting-pii-email-best-practices-for-cybersecurity/).

Please note that the example email address "user@example.com" is used for demonstration purposes only and does not correspond to an actual email address.

hkhamvan263 commented 9 months ago

You're suppose to add Sprint-1 as a milestone and assign yourself this issue. You should add "Detect" before "EMAIL_ADDRESS" in the title. Other than that, your assigned PII is straightforward.

claesmk commented 9 months ago

Looks good

Josiah-Small commented 9 months ago

Hello, Kehniah. Great job on your explanation of the importance of safeguarding emails. Do you believe implementing encryption and authentication can enhance the security of an email address?

kmwatts1 commented 9 months ago

Do you believe implementing encryption and authentication can enhance the security of an email address?

Yes, implementing encryption scrambles email addresses into unreadable formats, protecting them from unauthorized access, while authentication ensures only authorized individuals can use or access the email address, enhancing overall security.