if a video virus link is sent through email, does opening the email get the virus on your computer?
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02-28-2013, 03:51 PM
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if a video virus link is sent through email, does opening the email get the virus on your computer?
ok so i got a notification email from facebook that looked like it came from one of my friends, saying they shared a link on my wall, when i opened the email the message was that osama virus thats going around. i didnt click on the link i just closed the email.
can i get the virus even if i didnt open the link that was posted in the email? Ads |
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02-28-2013, 03:53 PM
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You shouldn't get a virus if you didn't click the link to watch the video. I've never encountered a virus from just opening the e-mail message. They are usually activated when clicked on the links.
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02-28-2013, 04:00 PM
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If you don't open it, you will be OK. But why don't you get an anti-virus program that scans your eMails?
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02-28-2013, 04:03 PM
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No you will not be affected if you haven't opened the link. Clicking on the link gives the virus access to your PC, that's how they function.
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