Lesson 1 of 6
What is an email, really? It’s a postcard, not a sealed letter.
How email actually works, and why the “From” field can say anything the sender wants.
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The one thing to remember
Anyone can write anything in the “From” line of an email — treat it like a postcard, not a sealed letter.
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Phisher of Men · Lesson 1 of 6
What is an email, really? It’s a postcard, not a sealed letter.
The one thing to remember
Anyone can write anything in the “From” line of an email — treat it like a postcard, not a sealed letter.
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