Spam is considered as electronic junk mail. Spam reaches computers by email. Inexpensive weight loss programs, online degrees, job opportunities and online gambling are spme spam sources.
Spam not only waste people's time with unwanted email but it also needs lot of network bandwidth.
Spammers hack personal accounts and send false links under the appearance of a user's trusted contacts such as friends and family.
DISADVANTAGES OF SPAM:-
1. Spam severely damages an internet company's reputation.
2. Unwanted and annoying mails waste a lot of time.
3. Spam even wastes lots of bandwidth.
4. Spam also takes lots of memory.
Measures to be taken to avoid spam:-
1. We should avoid opening Spam emails and clicking on links in spam messages.
2. Use a disposable email address.
3. Never disclose your email address on your website.
