This Common Email Habit Is a Gift to Hackers

Using your email address as your username has become the standard. In many cases, you simply enter your email address and choose a password. Some services remove the need for a password altogether, allowing you to register using just your email address and a one-time code sent to it. Others offer the option to connect your account directly to your Apple or Google identity.

As we scroll, shop, apply and register across services, our email address quietly becomes our identity everywhere, from shopping platforms to banking to travel. Over time, greater activity starts pointing back to a single account.

While it all feels convenient, there is an issue we often forget. Our email is not just an access point. It holds sensitive information about us—both in what we receive and what we send—and it is tied to many, if not most, of the services we use.

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