What happens if you reply to a spam email?

Responding to a potentially harmful spam email informs the fraudster that your address is active, which puts you on the top of their priority list. They can also sell your address to other scammers, which results in even more spam emails directed to your address.

What happens if you click on spam?

Clicking on a phishing link or opening an attachment in one of these messages may install malware, like viruses, spyware or ransomware, on your device. This is all done behind the scenes, so it is undetectable to the average user.

Can spam email hack your phone?

The virus can not only seriously harm your system, but it can also duplicate all your files and send it to the hackers address. This can cause a widespread privacy hack on your devices, including those belonging to the people you communicate with who are sent malicious content, perhaps via your address book.