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Can i get a virus by clicking a link? #1
Can I catch a virus from a link or how does phishing work so I don't fall for it?

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RE: Can i get a virus by clicking a link? #2
Okay, so phising.
You might wanna read this https://www.techtarget.com/searchsecurit...n/phishing.
Hope you find the answers you were looking for Smile

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RE: Can i get a virus by clicking a link? #3
back at the day, yes you could. just by clicking at link with keylogger. but now every browser has alerts

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RE: Can i get a virus by clicking a link? #4
Your antivirus/browser would probably catch/stop the malicious link.

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RE: Can i get a virus by clicking a link? #5
Not really if you have updated browser

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RE: Can i get a virus by clicking a link? #6
if not using winXp w/internet explorer I guess ok Smile but I saw some links hosting shell adreses, so this is maybe dangeros. i am curios about new answers

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RE: Can i get a virus by clicking a link? #7
Not uppon clicking the link but if your windows becomes ''grey'' and ask yes or no it means something wants to install. If you then click ''yes'' you will probably install the said virus...

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