the email would have a virus attached to some fake image or whatever attachment.
well, do i get infected just by opening the email? by reading it?
are there some virus that work that way? thnx
2006-12-18 15:46:27 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
i ont use Outlook!!
2006-12-18 16:13:00 · update #1
so u say it is possible? ... How?!
its just Text!! u get a virus without clicking the attachment?... ow
thanx
2006-12-18 16:14:50 · update #2
If your email client or web browser (for web mail) automatically displayed HTML messages or if they actioned Javascript or ActiveX directives, then yes, it is possible.
2006-12-18 15:52:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is possible. There have been exploits that have worked exactly as you say. However, if you keep your Windows 100% patched and updated with all critical updates then the chances are very remote that you will become infected by simply opening an e mail.
But downloading an e mail attachment or clicking on a link in an e mail is of course very risky and a good way to get a worm or virus.
2006-12-18 15:56:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, if you use Outlook Express or maybe even Outlook you can get a virus simply by opening the email, it may not even need to have an attachment.
2006-12-18 15:50:15 · answer #3 · answered by Bryan A 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
there are 3 ways an infection can get into you computer, downloads(that covers trojans cookies and 3rd party cookies, an email is a download, porn sites. and transfers from, un scanned USB devices. Invest in a copy of Malware Bytes, it will be the best $25 you ever spent and run it in protection mode. Only open emails you know who they are from, if in doubt don't open and delete
2016-05-23 06:19:13 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-12-18 21:13:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
just opening an email wouldnt hurt u but if u download and run the fake attached files in those spam email, u might wanna watch out
2006-12-18 15:50:33 · answer #6 · answered by ransoft2004 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
oh yes! better to disable preview pane in express so it won't automatically open then right click on it and 'scan for virus' in your virus checker
2006-12-18 15:52:13 · answer #7 · answered by Scotty 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Maybe they do,thats why Outlook Express blocks images when you read it.
2006-12-18 15:50:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, there is a very good chance. But I use AVG, which has an email-scanner, so no worries! :-)
2006-12-18 16:22:50 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is possible.
try anti spyware and anti virus.
2006-12-18 15:49:50 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋