No increase in spam/malicious emails since starting to sign in last couple of months.
Get/got very few, BUT I have strong defences.
ie:
Google Chromebook PC(cloudbased, cant run malicious code,cums with integral antivirus)
Chrome OS operating system
Google GMail
**Banking/critical stuff done on separate computer.**
Don't use real name in email address.
While I don't seem to be getting any problems,
there IS a small risk.