So recently I've been getting these strange e-mails telling me that I've received an e-greeting or card from a friend/etc. The very first one I got two days ago I clicked on the link without thinking, because at first glance it looked legit. The site that it is linked to does not work though. However, since that time my computer has been running a little slower with frequent pauses during regular operations, like loading web pages, opening/closing programs. I'm wondering if this apparent spam, or possibly viru bearing e-mail might have something to do with it. Any other ideas?
2007-07-02 19:01:08 · 5 answers · asked by kwong_chang 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
The email is a spoof - the regular companies sending email greetings always use the senders name. Loads of ema round at the moment so take care!
Run a scan - something like Panda or Housecall from Trend - probably picked up a few little nasties.
2007-07-02 19:05:20 · answer #1 · answered by Sal*UK 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES. It is virus loaded. Trojan Horse Downloader tibs.5BL or similar.Run your Antivirus program
Do not open any attachment even from KNOWN PEOPLE.
Save the attachment. run antivirus program. ensure no virus.
Para two : If the e mail is not addressed to your ID@yahoo.com etc Forward it to Yahoo mail. with the attachment.
All attachments are scanned by Norton in Yahoo Mail.
before you can download/view/save
Para three : An easy way to monitor your mails and delete spam after checking sender's name and subject is to use eprompter from http://www.eprompter.com
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2007-07-03 02:29:52 · answer #2 · answered by essbebe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are many types of these e-mails, I would suggest you mark them as spam and don't open them, they could contain keloggers or viruses, which will corrupt your computer. If they ask you for any personal information, mark the e-mail as spam and delete it, they are only trying to find out more information about you so they can possibly make you vulnerable for idenity theft.
2007-07-03 02:17:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you still have the email you can copy and paste it to a new message and send it to:
It's run by the FBI
They like being told of new scams.
2007-07-03 02:09:46 · answer #4 · answered by Stand-up philosopher. It's good to be the King 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its a scam don't open it or any mail you don't recognise
Flakes
2007-07-03 02:05:41 · answer #5 · answered by flakes 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋