Spam UED to be like junk mail -- annoying but harmless. Unfortunately, that's not the case any more.
In the first half of 2017, the spam rate reached 54 percent, a small climb from 2015 and 2016's 53 percent.
Strategy internet security firm Avast says much of the spam you're receiving is "malicious."
"Spam clogs and clutters your email, getting in the way of the emails that truly matter to you," says Avast. "It also can be used to phish for personal data or lure you to malicious sites that can infect your computer."
Another threat is the Emotet, which is often disguised as a legitimate PDF file or invoice.
You should also be on the lookout for Tofsee spambot, which may contain links within the emails that lead to phishing sites. Any personal details entered may be used for identity theft or romance scams.
Any email that looks sketchy should be deleted without opening.