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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

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