How does an email become a spam?

If a mean person sends it to tons of people and then it causes viruses.....then boom your computer is dead. Your identity is also stolen!

Answer:

Spam is a popular term for unsolicited, commercial e-mail. To be considered spam, e-mail generally needs to come from a source with which you do not have a previous personal or business relationship and to promote some product or service. It does not have to be part of a mass mailing to be considered spam, nor does it typically have a malicious attachment.