Can you get viruses using Webmail?


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    Can you get viruses using Webmail?


    Hi,

    I was wondering if it is possible to get viruses just by opening an email in webmail (such as Yahoo Mail or GMail), or if you would have to download the attachments.

    I was under the impression that if there were any viruses in your webmail account, they couldn't harm your computer unless you downloaded them.

    Thanks in Advance,
    Caleb
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  2. whs
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    That is one of the best ways to get a virus.
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  3. Posts : 47
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    whs said:
    That is one of the best ways to get a virus.
    Thanks for your help,

    I wasn't aware of this. I'll definitely be more careful now when using my webmail account.
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  4. whs
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    Using a good Antivirus program helps. NIS2012, G-Data or ESET are pretty good,
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