Can you get hacked by adding msn addresses?

Discussion in 'General Chat' started by bon300187, Apr 7, 2008.

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  1. #1
    Even it you don't accept any files or anything it is possible to get a virus/trojan sent over for simply adding/accepting just an email address in msn.

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    bon300187, Apr 7, 2008 IP
  2. PowerExtreme

    PowerExtreme Banned

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    noo unless u already installed something fishy already
     
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  3. bon300187

    bon300187 Peon

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    Ah cool, na i never installed or accepted anything. Probably is nothing but I get paraniod :cool:
     
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    I am very cautious and don't add anyone who I am not expecting to add me.
     
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    getjimmy Prominent Member

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    Just by adding u cannot be hacked,but do not click suspicious links u get in messages,also do not accept webcam and chat conference from unknown person.U can get hacked by accepting these requests also
     
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    Ah nice one, cheers for that looks like I'm safe :cool:
     
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