Account security

Important: Houfy has several email domains, which are determined by our email service provider (ESP). We can assure you that emails from Houfy.com are not phishing emails.

Possible warning signs of a phishing message:

1. Messages containing bad spelling, grammar, and that aren't addressed to you personally.
2. Messages asking you to act immediately.
3. Messages asking you to open an attachment to install a software update.

Learn more about protecting yourself from fraudulent messages or what to do if you've already clicked on a bad link or attachment. In addition, be cautious of third-party sites offering assistance with our products.

To report phishing emails you've received, please forward the suspicious email to privacy@Houfy.com.

If you receive a message on Houfy and believe it's a phishing attempt, you can report it by clicking the

More icon and selecting one of the below options:

1. It's spam or a scam
2. It's a scam, phishing, or malware

Once you complete the above steps, you will no longer see the message in your inbox. You'll also have the option to block the member.

Below are some examples of phishing emails:

1 Subject: Account Suspended

Body:

Dear [user's name],

We are currently upgrading our server and a temporary limitations has been placed on your Houfy account.

Please continue with the link below to update and remove the temporary hold on your Houfy account and connect to professionals around the world.

Continue [phishing site URL]

We are sorry for the inconvenience

Regards,

- Houfy

2 Subject: Houfy Closing & Termination of your Account

Body:

Dear [recipient email address],

Your Account will be locked due to failure to re-verify and confirm ownership.

Kindly Click here [phishing site URL] to verify and get more secured to continue using our service.

Ignorance will lead to temporary suspension of your service provision,

NOTE: *This is a one time user verification carried out in purpose to provide a more secured platform and shut down robot or malicious users created in purpose of spamming and other fraudulent activities.*

Best Regards,

(C) 2021 Houfy Security. All rights reserved.

This automated mail was sent to [recipient email address]. Replies sent to this email address cannot be answered.

3 Subject: Houfy Profile Security Alert

Body:

Houfy Security Alert

Hi Houfy User: [user's email address]

Your Houfy Account Profile Has an unverified Status On our Security System

Your Houfy account needs to be verified Urgently to prevent Phising and protect You from Spam .

Failure To Verify Your Account [user's email address], Your Account Will Be Terminated As we have Strong Anti-Spam Policy.

Please See Our TOS

Protect Your Linked Account Profile Now

[phishing site URL]

Follow Instructions in Link To Secure Your Houfy Account

Protect Your Houfy Profile [phishing site URL]

You are receiving Houfy emails. Unsubscribe [phishing site URL]

4 Subject: YOUR ACCOUNT WILL BE TERMINATED!!!

Body:

Please confirm your email address to get full access to Houfy.

YOUR ACCOUNT WILL BE TERMINATED!!!.

Your Houfy account is recommended for upgrade by Houfy.

Confirm your email[phishing site URL]

You're receiving this email because you (or someone using this email) created an account on Houfy using this address.

Didn't sign up for Houfy? Close account

Houfy has also joined the DMARC organization with other industry leaders like Facebook, Google, and PayPal, with the goal of fighting phishing and spam. In accordance with DMARC standards, Houfy digitally signs all emails we send. This allows participating email providers to identify our legitimate emails and throw away the phishing and/or spam emails. While most major email providers such as Google, Yahoo!, Microsoft, and AOL adhere to DMARC standards, a number of providers haven't implemented it. Additionally, messages that come from Houfy will contain a security footer to help you verify if they're authentic.

1. Change your password every few months.

• Don't use the same password on all the sites you visit.
• Don't use a word from the dictionary.
• Select strong passwords, with 10 or more characters, that can't easily be guessed.
• Think of a meaningful phrase, song or quote and turn it into a complex password using the first letter of each word.
• Randomly add capital letters, punctuation or symbols.
• Substitute numbers for letters that look similar (for example, substitute "0" for "o" or "3" for "E").
• Never give your password to others or write it down.

1. Sign out of your account after you use a publicly shared computer.
2. Manage your account information and privacy settings from your Privacy & Settings page.
3. Keep your antivirus software up to date.
4. Don't put your email address, home address, or phone number in your profile's Summary.
5. Only connect to people you know and trust, or those you have trustworthy common connections with.
6. Be informed about reporting inappropriate content or safety concerns.