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True or false. Can your computer only be infected by a virus from an electronic mail message if that mail message includes an attachment?
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∙ 14y ago
yes, till i know it's true, because todays hackers are very powerful.
Be aware of such stranger e-mail.
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∙ 14y ago
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Can your computer become infected with a virus via email if a there is an attachment?
Yes. You should never open these attachments without knowing from whom they came.
How can a computer virus get on your computer?
Usully it comes through an infected file that you receive as an email attachment, or something that you have downloaded. Another common way is by clicking on flash files on webpages such as banners or other advertisements on webpages.
The dangers of opening an email attachment?
They can spread viruses or other malware. Do not ever open an attachment from someone you don't know. If you get an attachment from someone you do know, but aren't expecting it, ask them if they sent it. I had a colleague who APPARENTLY got an email from her mother. It wasn't really from her mother, it was a spoofed address and it infected her computer.
Can you use the same printer as an infected computer without your computer becoming infected?
yes if you are performing actions with an infected computer, as loong as you share the same printer your computer will not become infect.
Why do blackworms make some of their unusual movements?
Blackworm is an Internet worm that spreads by e-mail via messages with infected attachments and through unprotected network shares. The user can accidentally infect a computer by opening a malicious e-mail attachment or running an infected executable file on a computer running common versions of Microsoft Windows.
Can your computer get infected with torrent seeding?
No, but your computer can get infected from the actual torrent file that you're downloading.
What programs can be used to remove Trojans from an infected computer?
Antivirus programs can be used to remove trojans from an infected computer. This can be done simply by running a scan with the program on the infected computer.
How will regular backup help you if you are infected?
You can restore your computer back to a time when it was not infected. There is no point making a backup of an infected computer. Backups are usually the final solution to many computer infections.
How dangerous can a attachmentbe?
An email attachment could possibly be infected with a virus, malware, trojan, etc. Don't open an attachment from an unknown source. If you must, scan with an anti-virus program before opening the attachment.
What are the statistics of a computer getting infected by a virus?
40% of computer users have been infected by a virus.
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
Is a computer virus considered a security risk?
Yes, most of the computer virus have security threat to the infected computer. If your computer has been infected with virus, you should remove it quickly.
