Files sent over email may not be completely safe as emails are not inherently secure. Emails are sent in plain text by default, which means that anyone who has access to the network traffic can potentially intercept and read the contents of the email, including any files attached to it.

Email accounts can be hacked, and an attacker who gains access to an email account can potentially access any files that were sent or received through that account. Most importantly hackers then have access to your contact list which they can leverage as a way of getting users to click on content that could have malicious code.

Some email services offer additional security measures such as encryption, which can help to protect the contents of the email and any attached files. It’s important to use strong passwords and two-factor authentication for email accounts, and to be cautious when opening attachments from unknown senders.

If the files contain sensitive information, it’s recommended to use a secure file-sharing service or a secure file transfer protocol (such as SFTP or FTPS) instead of email. These services use encryption to protect the files in transit, reducing the risk of unauthorized access. Zinatt Technologies offers Qtis Client Portal which is currently being used by Private Investigators and Law Firms to securely send attachments. The service offers no size limits and zero restrictions in terms of the file format. Visit https://client-portal.zinatt.com/ for more information.