How is this spammer emailing me without my email address? (Phrased for not-tech readers)

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A month ago I started getting emails (spam no less) from a source that is not very identifiable and its address changes each time which is no surprise no-a-days. The more concerning thing is it uses my First name but when I lo… Continue reading How is this spammer emailing me without my email address? (Phrased for not-tech readers)

How is this spammer emailing me without my email address? (Phrased for not-tech readers)

DESCRIPTION:
A month ago I started getting emails (spam no less) from a source that is not very identifiable and its address changes each time which is no surprise no-a-days. The more concerning thing is it uses my First name but when I lo… Continue reading How is this spammer emailing me without my email address? (Phrased for not-tech readers)

When I attach a sensitive pdf encrypted by Adobe with a password, and send it through Gmail with password included, does it make any difference?

Nowadays, many people would attach a sensitive pdf encrypted by Adobe with a password and send it through Gmail with password included (in the same email or different one).
However, I wonder if this practice could give any additional prote… Continue reading When I attach a sensitive pdf encrypted by Adobe with a password, and send it through Gmail with password included, does it make any difference?

When I attach a sensitive pdf encrypted by Adobe with a password, and send it through Gmail with password included, does it make any difference?

Nowadays, many people would attach a sensitive pdf encrypted by Adobe with a password and send it through Gmail with password included (in the same email or different one).
However, I wonder if this practice could give any additional prote… Continue reading When I attach a sensitive pdf encrypted by Adobe with a password, and send it through Gmail with password included, does it make any difference?

How could this have been done – is it possible to edit a received email on Gmail?

I have a friend who uses Google Mail. They have been in contact with a company for a while arranging a purchase.
They got a new email chain from the company providing real information and fake payment details. According to the company most… Continue reading How could this have been done – is it possible to edit a received email on Gmail?

Why can’t I receive a confirmaiton email for my registration on a website in Italy? [closed]

I am trying to register for the Italian Museum website so that I can purchase tickets to the Pantheon and other sites. However, to complete my registration the site sends me a confirmation email that I never receive (it isn’t going into s… Continue reading Why can’t I receive a confirmaiton email for my registration on a website in Italy? [closed]