A possible compter threat

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Old 09-22-2016, 06:33 AM
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I just read this:

http://www.foxnews.com/tech/2016/09/...mailboxes.html

Be weary.
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Old 09-22-2016, 06:39 AM
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Thank you. But I would never pop in something that just appeared in my mailbox. It always surprises me to hear that people aren't more wary.
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Old 09-22-2016, 06:40 AM
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Best suggestion is if you didn't order it, send it back or don't use it. Give to the authorities.
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Old 09-22-2016, 07:25 AM
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Oh geez, I should not post anything until I have had some coffee, I misspelled "computer"...........lol
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Old 09-22-2016, 08:45 AM
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he, he. I would be weary if I got that! thanks though for the heads up.
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Old 09-22-2016, 09:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Doggramma View Post
Thank you. But I would never pop in something that just appeared in my mailbox. It always surprises me to hear that people aren't more wary.
Me either! I also run MalwareBytes software on both my computers. When I was having trouble with my laptop, the IT guy at work told me to try that. It found some malware and removed it and the laptop worked just fine. Now I have it set to run every time I boot up just in case. I strongly recommend running anti-virus and malware software on all computers used on the internet.
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That's in Australia but it could happen here as well.
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Old 09-23-2016, 09:39 AM
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Well, they do say, "curiosity killed the cat," or at the least, the computer, in this case.

Thanks for the heads up.
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