Thursday, March 13, 2014
Printing part of a web page
When you print a web page, do you get all the ads, headers and extraneous information on that page printed; the stuff you don't want. Well, there's an app for that! It is called Print Friendly, and there is a version for whichever browser you use.
Thursday, March 6, 2014
When is an email dangerous (phishing)
I recently received the following email (I've erased the link after "Log in to"). There are certain elements of an email that you should examine to determine if an unsolicited email is a phishing email (Link to phishing examples.) Unfortunately this example is ambiguous. I looked at the url that followed "Log in to," where I put the xxx's. It looked OK. However, the rest of the email is just... not right. I suspect it is OK, but. copyright 2011? I'm not associated with Aetna any more. Why this?
Here is my point: Aetna should know better than to send such an email. I've spent a little time searching for "email marketing best practices related to avoiding the appearance of a phishing email" and haven't found what I'm looking for. I can imagine this is a tough time for companies trying to legitimately communicate with their customers. And, I assume if someone were to publish a "best practices guide," the more sophisticated phishers would soon convert that guide to "best practices for phishing!"
The best I can offer the consumer is, when you get an email from a company you use, don't use any links in the email. Use your browser and go to the company's web site.
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Visit your Personal Health Record today
Log in to xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Checking your Personal Health Record every so often is a good practice. You should make sure your information is up to date and accurate so we can alert you to actions that can help you stay healthy.
We also noticed you haven’t updated your Health Trackers in a while. While visiting your Personal Health Record, take a moment to review your progress and make any updates to your Health Trackers. They will help you follow your progress towards improving things like your weight, blood pressure, or cholesterol, over time. Making these updates is simple and won’t take much time.
We want to help you be successful in your journey of healthy living. And we think your Personal Health Record might make the journey a little easier.
Share your information securely online
It’s easy to share your Personal Health Record securely online with your doctors so they can review your health information too. Just visit the Share my PHR section on the right side of the screen.
Please do not respond to this e-mail. This mailbox is used for outgoing communications only.
Your Personal Health Record is an Aetna tool, but the information is yours. Aetna will not share it with anyone.
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IMPORTANT WARNING: Information contained in this email is intended for the use of the individual to whom it is addressed, and may contain information that is privileged, confidential, and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication is STRICTLY FORBIDDEN. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by return email and delete this document. Thank you.
Here is my point: Aetna should know better than to send such an email. I've spent a little time searching for "email marketing best practices related to avoiding the appearance of a phishing email" and haven't found what I'm looking for. I can imagine this is a tough time for companies trying to legitimately communicate with their customers. And, I assume if someone were to publish a "best practices guide," the more sophisticated phishers would soon convert that guide to "best practices for phishing!"
The best I can offer the consumer is, when you get an email from a company you use, don't use any links in the email. Use your browser and go to the company's web site.
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Visit your Personal Health Record today
Log in to xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Checking your Personal Health Record every so often is a good practice. You should make sure your information is up to date and accurate so we can alert you to actions that can help you stay healthy.
We also noticed you haven’t updated your Health Trackers in a while. While visiting your Personal Health Record, take a moment to review your progress and make any updates to your Health Trackers. They will help you follow your progress towards improving things like your weight, blood pressure, or cholesterol, over time. Making these updates is simple and won’t take much time.
We want to help you be successful in your journey of healthy living. And we think your Personal Health Record might make the journey a little easier.
Share your information securely online
It’s easy to share your Personal Health Record securely online with your doctors so they can review your health information too. Just visit the Share my PHR section on the right side of the screen.
Please do not respond to this e-mail. This mailbox is used for outgoing communications only.
Your Personal Health Record is an Aetna tool, but the information is yours. Aetna will not share it with anyone.
The Aetna Personal Health Record should not be used as the sole source of information about your health condition(s) or medical treatment. Health benefits and health insurance plans contain exclusions and limitations. Information is believed to be accurate as of the production date; however, it is subject to change. For more information about Aetna plans, refer towww.aetna.com
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©2011 Aetna Inc. The Aetna name and logo are registered trademarks.
IMPORTANT WARNING: Information contained in this email is intended for the use of the individual to whom it is addressed, and may contain information that is privileged, confidential, and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication is STRICTLY FORBIDDEN. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by return email and delete this document. Thank you.
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