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Recieving viral messages from non contacts by AceofDiamonds on 09-08-2008 at 01:19 AM

Recently, while using messenger I have received various IMs from non-contact users with links to what I assume are sites which install viruses. My question is: is there already a virus on my computer allowing me to receive messages from these people without my adding of them to my contact list or is it a problem with the people on my contact list distributing information? How can I prevent these messages from continuing?

Thanks in advance.

RE: Recieving viral messages from non contacts by daringjoe on 09-08-2008 at 03:54 AM

[b]OMG! I'm having the same problem!I guess,it's a hack....I'd appreciate if someone can come up with a solution.

Thanks.

RE: Recieving viral messages from non contacts by MeEtc on 09-08-2008 at 04:10 AM

Make sure this box is checked:
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RE: Recieving viral messages from non contacts by -dt- on 09-08-2008 at 07:45 AM

quote:
Originally posted by MeEtc
Make sure this box is checked:
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that never works for me : < they still manage to send me crap
RE: Recieving viral messages from non contacts by Spunky on 09-08-2008 at 12:54 PM

quote:
Originally posted by -dt-
that never works for me : < they still manage to send me crap

qft. It's totally random whether they get through in my experience