Here is a list of things you can do to protect your email account from sending spam or phishing emails:

1. Change your email password regularly.
2. Protect your email account with two-factor authentication.
3. Check your email sent folder and delete any suspicious messages sent.
4. Be aware of phishing emails, including those from people posing as your friends or even as yourself.
5. Set up junk mail filters.
6. Only open emails from trusted sources.