Access away from your own equipment.
WHAT TO USE
Webmail, in a private browsing window.
WHAT NOT TO DO
Configure a mail client on a device you do not control Save the password Stay logged in
WHY
The next person has access to your mail.
WHAT TO DO AFTERWARDS
Log out completely Close the browser Clear the session if possible
WHAT TO CONSIDER
Whether the device is trustworthy at all.
A device with malware captures what you type.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SUSPECT THAT
Change your password afterwards, from a device you trust.
FOR A BUSINESS CENTRE OR CYBER CAFE
Treat everything typed as potentially captured.
Avoid accessing anything sensitive.
FOR A COLLEAGUE'S DEVICE
Webmail, private window, log out.
Not a configured account.
WHAT TO ENABLE
Two-factor authentication, where your mail supports it.
That limits the damage if credentials are captured.
