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Jim and Tere
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Should you open an email that is sent by someone or some entity that you don't know? I have been told that it is safe to do so as long as you don't click on any links in the email
Jim


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Mary Ray
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And the answer is-----


Mary

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Rusty
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And the answer is-----


No.

But, of course, all Barthmobilers have taken my advice and use Mailwasher Pro.


Rusty

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Jim and Tere
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If you don't have Mailwasher Pro or a similar program, can a virus infect your computer just by the opening of an email?
Jim


Jim and TereJim and Tere

1985 Regal
29' Chevy 454 P32
8411 3172 29FP3B
Gear Vendor 6 Speed Tranny
 
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Rusty
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Generally, no. But ANY email from an unknown source should be deleted without opening.


Rusty

MilSpec AMG 6.5L TD 230HP; built-to-order by Peninsular Engines: Hi-pop injectors, gear-driven camshaft, non-waste-gated, high-output turbo, 18:1 pistons. Fuel economy increased by 15-20%, power, WOW!"StaRV II"

'94 28' Breakaway: MilSpec AMG 6.5L TD 230HP

Nelson and Chester, not-spoiled Golden Retrievers

Sometimes I think we're alone in the universe, and sometimes I think we're not.
In either case the idea is quite staggering. - Arthur C. Clarke

It was a woman who drove me to drink, and I've been searching thirty years to find her and thank her - W. C. Fields
 
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Danny Z
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On a related note, when going through my spam box I often find the sender is someone I know well, or a relative, but it will just be their name, not their e-mail address, and the message will be something like "This is really funny" with an attachment. DELETE.


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