Data Sent from Email Images
A lot of data is sent back to the sender as well. Once your device contacts the webserver to download the images, several things are revealed including your email address is valid, your email client name and version, your IP address, your ISP, your location, and more. All this data can be accumulated by the sender and help set up phishing schemes. Phishing scams use images to link you to corrupt sites that appear to be legit — from your bank or PayPal, for example. They can trick you into entering your login credentials or other personal data. Preventing images from automatically downloading can also improve performance if you’re on a slow device or network connection. It is also a good way to prevent offensive images from popping up. There are several valid reasons to not allow images to download automatically and here’s how to do it in the Windows 10 Mail app.
Stop Images from Automatic Download in Windows 10 Mail App
Of course, this isn’t going to block photos or other files that are attached with a message, just what is displayed in the actual email. Whether you want better security or just don’t want to see obnoxious images in your email, it’s a good idea to block them for all messages. If you really need to see the images from trusted sources, they are just a click away.
