Description
The disclosure of email addresses on webpages can make them vulnerable to harvesting by spambots, leading to an influx of unsolicited spam emails.
Recommendation
To prevent email address disclosure and spam, refrain from displaying personal email addresses directly on webpages. Instead, utilize submission forms with CAPTCHA challenges to receive messages securely.
References
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See something that needs correcting? Let us knowUpdated May 13, 2024