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    Is it possible to get a virus by showing a picture in an e-mail?

    Discussion in 'Security and Anti-Virus Software' started by JWBlue, Jun 23, 2010.

  1. JWBlue

    JWBlue Notebook Deity

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    Not dowloading.
     
    JWBlue, Jun 23, 2010
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  2. jtvgeo

    jtvgeo Notebook Consultant

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    possible. but i know there's a way to manipulate a jpg file to embed an executable virus.
     
    jtvgeo, Jun 24, 2010
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  3. namaiki

    namaiki "basically rocks" Super Moderator

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    If you're looking at the picture, you have downloaded it.
     
    namaiki, Jun 24, 2010
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