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Do not open any email. But that answer is probably not what you want to hear. So, only open email from those whom you trust. Do not open attachments without first saving and scanning them with anti-virus software. If you must open email from an unkown sender, by all means, do not do so if there is an attachment. Check the file extension of any and all attachments before downloading them. All files with the following extensions are executable via file associations on Windows-based computers: .exe, .com, .bat, .vbs, .htm, .html, .js. There may be others, but those are the major ones that can get you into trouble.
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What is an email virus not a cumputer virus?
An email virus is a virus that is distributed through emails. It is still a computer virus.
What is a Email virus?
A virus that is sent through email to attack your computer, if an email looks suspicious do not open it, or your computer will feel the consequences.
Can your computer get a virus by opening an email or do you have to open a link?
you can get a virus trough opening the email but you most likely going to get through the link
5 What is the most likely way a virus will get access to your computer?
Through an Email
What are the effect of Melissa virus?
The Melissa virus is a mass-mailing macro virus. It can effect email that is sent and infect the computer when the email is opened.
Can you get a virus from all the Email addresses in the body of the Email when you forward an Email?
Yes. You can get a virus and that stupid you should know that already.
Define email virus?
Email virus' are semi common. They are when a computer code is sent to an email via note with an attachment which can be activated by clicking on it or opening the email. Often they add virus to the computer which may ruin it.
Does logging onto email infect your computer with a virus?
Logging int your email should not cause your computer to get a virus. When you do log into your email always watch on the links that you open some can have virus.
Can opening junk email give you a virus?
Yes, it can. I know I got a virus from opening junk email :(
Can a computer become infected via email?
Not normally through a simple text email. However, a virus can enter a pc through a link to an infected site or a malicious attachment. ... Yes an email can have a virus in it, but usually you have to click on a link. The basic rule is if you have been sent an email by someone you do not know, have not asked for that email then treat it with caution. Never respond to an email from someone you don't know and have a process whereby any attachment sent to you by people you know or have asked to send you something is scanned by an updated antivirus software before opening
What is best way to determine of an email message about a virus is a hoax?
If you recieve an email stating your computer has a virus. It IS a hoax.
How can you get an Email virus?
yes, if you have very evil email freinds.
