Is this ok?

Discussion in 'Yahoo' started by willyboy104, Apr 1, 2008.

  1. #1
    Hi guys i have just received a message from "ProxyMaster@yahoogroups.com" i am just wondering is this the administrator at yahoo or something as they have asked me to download a file called onspeed.exe for my yahoo group.

    Just to be on the safe side i thought i would check with some of you professionals if this is safe or not?


    Thanks Will.
     
    willyboy104, Apr 1, 2008 IP
  2. The Club Crawler

    The Club Crawler Peon

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    My rule of thumb is, if I ask myself if this is ok, then don't download it! seems weird for someone to mail an .exe file to group members, but who knows.
    I would junk/trashcan it myself
     
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  3. tsukara

    tsukara Banned

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    It's just a clear product promotion. Don't download this unless you know the true use of this product. .exe extension file is very dangerous to download, some of them are virus.
     
    tsukara, Apr 2, 2008 IP
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    mixke Prominent Member

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    I won't suggest you to download it..if there is any sort of update required then Yahoo! will do it on its own.
     
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    I wouold suggest to examine any suspicious files from the Internet before running them. I also have an yahoo acount and didn't get any updates. Smart move to ask anyway.
     
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    willyboy104 Active Member

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    Thanks people, thats what i thought, :)

    Will.
     
    willyboy104, Apr 2, 2008 IP
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    Yes i am agree with this. It is just a product promotion not more than this....................
     
    schgrv, Apr 2, 2008 IP