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Opening attachments from an unknown source can result in your PC being infected with viruses that will crash it or send out the virus to everyone in your address book. Better to never open attachments from sources you don't know, a good anti-virus program like NORTON is also a plus to have installed on your PC. a virus can result in lost documents.
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What are the risks of receiving or opening email attachments?
more than likey there is a virus attached and you can possibly infect your computer
What precautions to be taken when receiving email?
There are many precautions you will need to observe when receiving emails regarding viruses. Those emails can actually harm your computer and infect your hard drive with a virus. This is also known as spoof email. It is advised to delete any email you are not familiar with and scan attachments or emails prior to opening them.
How could the risks of sending and receiving email attachments?
i thik its bad.
How do you reduce the ricks of opening email attachments?
un plug your mouse
How can I get a computer virus?
From opening email attachments, clicking a link, or installing software.
A user complains that when opening email attachments the attachments disappear or cause an application error What could cause this problem?
autoexec.bat loading improperly
How can you reduce the risk of email attachments?
Look at the header before opening them. Scan them before you open them.
What are some ways to treat or handle email so that it becomes secure?
Some smart ways to handle a secure email is to beware of attachments. Also beware of following links and opening attachments from unfamiliar addresses.
How can you protect yourself about the risk of email attachments?
Risk of email attachments is one way to get a virus/spam/malware but opening an attachment without you not knowing what it is, that's stupid, don't bother even opening the attachment. If you want to open a attachment email and protect yourself, AVG has a email scanner and protecter built in. The email provider you are with will say if its spam or whatever anyways, or should.
Can you tell if an email is malicious without opening it?
Not just by looking at the email itself with just your eyes, but yes you can. You can set your antivirus software to automatically scan email attachments.
What security measures should you take when opening attachments?
Before opening attachments, ensure that the sender is trusted and the email address is legitimate. Scan the attachment with an up-to-date antivirus software. Consider using sandboxing techniques to open attachments in a secure environment, and be cautious of unexpected or urgent requests to open attachments.
The risks of receiving email attachments?
worms, viruses, and Trojan horses packets that are destined by malevolent hackers to harm your PC.
