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From the original email attacked it is then sent to everyone in the victims inbox, the people that open the email with the virus atthment get the virus those who SCAN THEIR EMAIL FIRST!!!! do not. So baiscly just make sure you pay attension to the attachments 'friends' send you as they may not be from them at all...
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What is an email virus not a cumputer virus?
An email virus is a type of malicious software delivered specifically through email messages. It often hides in attachments or links and activates when the recipient opens the file or clicks the link. Unlike a general computer virus, which can spread through various means like USB drives or infected software, an email virus relies on email as its primary method of delivery and spread. Its goal is usually to steal data, damage files, or infect other contacts via your email account.
How a computer virus can spread?
emailfilesharepop-upswebpages
Is a virus generally spread via email?
no shared downloadable files or downloading from bad sites
What did the Anna Kournikova virus use to spread itself?
The Anna Kournikova Virus was a worm that spread by email, disguised as an email attachment with the filed name "AnnaKournikova.jpg.vbs." The virus was a Visual Basic script that, once opened, emailed itself to all the contacts within the user's Outlook address book. Anna Kournikova was a payload-free virus, however, and did not erase any files or send information back to the creator. (http://www.techopedia.com)
Can you find out what a virus on your computer was from?
some viruses use the host computer's email to spread, but normally you can't go to the starter adress.
How does a virus affect your email?
it effects your email because there are certain types of virus' and one is a Trojan horse. its most likely in emails and it looks like its good and then it will give you one, and could destroy your computer. also, sometimes if your friends send you random pictures, it may be a virus and it could attack your computer and spread it to everyone in your email contacts. Its best to open emails you know who they are from and hope that its not a virus coming from one of your friends.
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.
How virus can spread?
A virus can spread by person to person. such as by coughing or sneezing on somebody.
Who spread love virus?
The "Love Virus" is a term often associated with a computer worm that spread in the early 2000s, particularly in 2000 when the "ILOVEYOU" virus was released. It was created by a Filipino programmer named Onel de Guzman and spread through email attachments disguised as love letters. Once opened, it would replicate itself and send copies to the victim's contacts, causing widespread disruption. The incident highlighted vulnerabilities in email systems and the potential for social engineering in cyber attacks.
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.
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.
