I get virus attachments to my e.mails both ways and this has only happened since i went to to this site. has anyone else had the problem?
2006-09-01 11:27:56 · 15 answers · asked by lesley k 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
It is easy for spammers/hackers to trawl these sites for email addresses.
Click on your nickname (above the avatar), Edit My Info , hide your email address from other users. That should stop it.
2006-09-01 11:36:43 · answer #1 · answered by Steven 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Asking a question won't lead to getting a virus on your pc. It's most likely to occur if you follow a link to some dodgy website or if someone e-mails you with an attachment. Always scan any attachments that are sent by e-mail. If you are unsure about a website try downloading McAfee site advisor (it's free)and check out the site before navigating there. Always keep your antivirus software up to date too.
2006-09-01 11:39:05 · answer #2 · answered by Dazza 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
YES.... happens often, also u can get emails named yahoo registry and such like, just delete..
i posted this recently:
has any one else had email from register@yahoo.co.uk?
dont even try to open, attached is either warnings or zip files / attachments.. they have a virus! just delete
Additional Details
1 week ago
had a few now, luckily my firewall and antivirus alerted mebefore i was even tempted to open. it comes with a message your yahoo mail is about to be suspended..
1 week ago
THANKS Moi
I dont open them, but know my kids have in the past.. My hubby is in IT too, he would not be pleased if I was silly enough to open any file from unknown source, but felt people should be warned.
2006-09-01 11:31:47 · answer #3 · answered by dianafpacker 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
hi, that maybe a virus, perhaps you can try Norton to remove the virus. but you need to pay for the software.
i also recommand you to use firefox with Google toolbar. firefox can disable all virus to run, because the virus can only run on IE.
besides, firefox can block any any poppus and disable any virus and adware, spyware on webpage, so, firefox is much safer than IE. as you know, most of the virus is spread throught internet and webpage.
firefox is much smaller than IE, so i run faster than IE.
download firefox for free:
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Best Wishes && Good Luck!
2006-09-02 00:23:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. I get people trying to send me fake Y/A emails and trying other ways to send viruses since Ive been on here.
2006-09-01 11:38:22
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Not if you don't give out your email address and don't make it public. And NEVER click on links that people post unless you know that it is a legitimate website. There are a lot of jerks around who think it's funny to ruin your day and you can never be sure who they are!
2006-09-01 11:36:17 · answer #6 · answered by Danger, Will Robinson! 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well since you made public your email adress this exactly will happened but luckily for me Yahoo has a really good antivirus protection and so i am protected,,,,get a yahoo email.
2006-09-01 14:45:52 · answer #7 · answered by supernova 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anything that lets other people send you e-mail can lead to attempts to send you viruses.
2006-09-01 11:33:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get yourself a good antivirus and anti spyware programmes, and sweep regular
2006-09-01 11:42:58 · answer #9 · answered by Glenn M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No I have not seen this yet, thanks for warning. I have seen links to executable programs posted on this site though
2006-09-01 11:40:57 · answer #10 · answered by . 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋