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An attachment from a person you do not know may contain a virus.

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Yes, they can. Keep your antivirus updated and install a firewall. Do not open file attachments from people you do not know and do not click suspicious links... And so on. EDIT: Simple answer, No. Cleverbot is a novelty AI chat website and does not have the ability to hack into your computer. No, malicious malware or trojan horse bots are installed. If you fear that sites like this can harm your computer, STAY OFF THE INTERNET!


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An MP3 file should not be executable unless it is a malicious file. Don't open it.


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If you are looking to keep it to yourself then no but if you want other people to be able to work on it and make it so that it's not private at all then go for it. If I had a program that was already quite a ways developed then I definitely wouldn't be wanting other people working on it.


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Can't open attachments in Gmail?

You should be able to open attachments with Google Chrome. It cannot be done if the downloaded files are not compatible.


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.


I can download attachments but Can not open attachments?

Depends on your format though.


ZoneAlarm says Mailsafe is on and there are several suspect email attachments quarantined how can you review these suspect attachments?

For the most expert advice if I were you, I'd contact Zone Alarm.com There is something else you should know. I've never seen Zone Alarm block attachments, but Firewalls and Anti Virus devices do block suspicious attachments. There is one Golden Rule regarding attachments. If you don't know who sent them, then it's probably wise if you delete them. Through attachments and people who just can't resist cause viruses to get into your computer and help it crash. You could loose everything on your computer. Is it really that important to open an attachment that one of your programs has suspected of being dangerous and blocked it?


How do you protect your computer system from attack?

Install and run a firewall and a good antivirus system which updates itself. Don't open attachments in e-mails from people you don't know.


How do you open HTML attachments?

HTML Attachments can be opened via browsers. These attachments can be easily opened via most of the browsers.


How do you send attachments safely?

There is no danger sending (or receiving) an attachment. It is the content of them that can cause problems. Many hackers and vandals hide virus' in attachments. That is the danger. Do not open one unless you know the sender.


What should you do with emails from people you don't know do?

Do not open them


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No, you can open Word attachments in rtf(Rich Text Format) in word pad I believe.


What should you do with emails from people you don't know?

you should never read an email from a stranger because if you read it and reply that stranger could stalk you and find out more about like what you look like and where you live so it could be highly dangerous


Can you open a doc email attachment with open office?

Yes - Open Office will read .doc attachments.


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