Yandex Mail scans all incoming mail for spam, phishing, and malware. You can also block senders manually. As with other email programs, some non-spam messages may occasionally get sent to the spam folder.
Yandex Mail does not offer two-factor authentication for enhanced security, but a detailed activity log makes it possible to detect suspicious activity. You can even log out remote clients from the web interface.
Yandex Mail offers a comprehensive suite of security features and spam filtering mechanisms to protect users from unsolicited emails, phishing attempts, and other online threats.
Security Features:
- Two-Factor Authentication (2FA): Users can enable 2FA to add an extra layer of security, requiring a unique verification code in addition to the password during login. Citizenside
- Encryption Protocols: Yandex Mail utilizes industry-standard encryption protocols to ensure that all communications, including emails and attachments, are securely transmitted over the internet. Citizenside
- DKIM Verification: The service verifies the sender’s identity using DomainKeys Identified Mail (DKIM) digital signatures, ensuring that emails have not been intercepted or altered after being sent from the mail server. Yandex
Spam Filtering Mechanisms:
- Anti-Spam Service: Yandex Mail employs an “Anti-Spam” service that learns from user-submitted spam complaints, placing suspicious emails with spam features into the Spam folder. Yandex
- Blacklist and Whitelist Management: Users can manage blacklists and whitelists to control which senders are marked as spam or trusted, respectively. Yandex
- User Reporting: Users can mark emails as spam or not spam, helping to improve the accuracy of the spam filters. Yandex
Additional Security Measures:
- Virus Scanning: Each email is checked for viruses. If a virus is detected, the message is rejected by the mail server, and the sender receives a report. Yandex
- Security Alerts: Yandex Mail notifies users of any suspicious activity or potential security threats, allowing them to take prompt action. Yandex
By implementing these robust security features and spam filtering mechanisms, Yandex Mail ensures a secure and efficient email experience for its users.