Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Email with Links can download VIRUSES on your computer!

When on internet, one should always stay alert to anything that looks like a "link" or is a "link". Any email that says "Click ... to get ..." may be innocent looking, and encouraging user to take the action inscribed, but DO NOT let your gaurd down, as even less wordy, simple emails can create havoc on your machine by slyly downloading a virus or bot program on your machine by making you execute a simple click. Yes, your one click can be potentially fatal for your machine and or to your online identity/information.

Here's one example:

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*****************HOAX EMAIL************************
******* CAN download a Virus or Bot if the link is clicked*******
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Subject: WalMart Coupon inside, see details!

From:
PrizePending   
Add to Contacts
To:1f063e6e5dc73ceb45a7437b1f6e0e07@taxdr.com

Click Here to Claim Your $1,000 Walmart Gift Card!


Unsubscribe:5445 DTC Parkway #4
Greenwood Village
Colorado,80111





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***** EMAIL WITH LINKS CAN CONTAIN VIRUSES*****
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Notice the body of the above email. The link (Don't worry its inactive! I have removed the hyperlink, and replaced it with underline, to keep the look and feel) was redirecting the user to:


http://www.thedonkeytaxes.com/804/2c3ed6f92a4918f438301b0c9fb6b87b/319/102/404/


This is certainly not "WALMART" related website. So, its definitely fishy link, and could do more harm than expected. No one gives any money for free. Would you?
Remember to be alert all the time when on internet, as scams like this need just one click from you!


Best!

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