--- title: 8 Cyber Security Fundamentals to Prevent Email Blunders description: With all the sophistication of next-gen cyber-attacks, it is alarming that still 90% of all cyber-attacks are caused by human error. There is an obvious need to brush up on the cyber security fundamentals. In this blog we offer the 8 steps to avoid email blunders. 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As hackers have become more sophisticated, so have cyber-security solutions.  ## Cyber-Security Fundamentals With all the sophistication of next-gen cyber-attacks, it is alarming that still [90% of all cyber-attacks are caused by human error](https://chiefexecutive.net/almost-90-cyber-attacks-caused-human-error-behavior/). There is an obvious need to brush up on the cyber-security fundamentals. At the core of cyber-security fundamentals is the proper use of email. Emails have been the number one tool of cyber-criminals to exploit users' ignorance of cyber-security best practices.  ### See Our Tips on the Infographic Below We've compiled 8 steps to prevent email blunders. Let us know your thoughts and share if you think this is helpful! ![8 Steps to Prevent Email Blunders](https://marketing.pinecc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/8%20Steps%20to%20Prevent%20Email%20Blunders.png?width=800&name=8%20Steps%20to%20Prevent%20Email%20Blunders.png) View our cyber security blogs by clicking the button below. 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