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Securing your mail client is just one of the steps necessary to achieve optimum security against email threats. If you have not already done so, visit the Email Help Center for tips on spotting malicious attachments and the do's and dont's of email security. Follow the steps below to disable scripting in Netscape Mail:

  • Select Edit | Preferences from the menu
  • Choose Category | Advanced
  • Remove the "X" next to "Enable Javascript for Mail and News"
  • Click "OK"

Make sure you have all applicable critical patches and updates applied to your system. Visit the Windows Update site, choose Product Updates, and install any marked as "Critical". You should check for updates periodically, as Microsoft generally products a vast number of patches each year.

To disable scripting in other mail clients, choose from the list below:

Outlook/Outlook Express
Eudora
Pegasus

Help thwart email threats. Do you have another tip for making Netscape Mail, or any other mail client, a bit safer? Submit a Tip for securing your favorite mail client. Accepted tips will appear in the appropriate section of the Email Help Center.

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