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Hi...umm it might be a stupid question...but I'm curious

Is it possible that someone you talk to by the calling option or the video call or even accept their webcam can hack your laptop or spy or get viruses...or is it only by sending files?

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05-09-2008 07:35 PM
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RE: Could it be harm in anyway?!
It's only by RUNNING files sent to you.
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It's only by RUNNING files sent to you.

even then most of the av's will have the info on it and pick it up as a hackintool or virus/trojan so but ya
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It's only by RUNNING files sent to you.

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It's only by RUNNING files sent to you.

even then most of the av's will have the info on it and pick it up as a hackintool or virus/trojan so but ya


you mean even if the file hasn't been open
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RE: Could it be harm in anyway?!
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It's only by RUNNING files sent to you.

even then most of the av's will have the info on it and pick it up as a hackintool or virus/trojan so but ya


you mean even if the file hasn't been open
yes, most AV's scan incoming files and will tell you if it is dangerous.

Please edit your previous post instead of double posting:)
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05-10-2008 12:14 AM
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Originally posted by Pink
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Originally posted by bigb88
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Originally posted by SpunkyLoveMuff
It's only by RUNNING files sent to you.

even then most of the av's will have the info on it and pick it up as a hackintool or virus/trojan so but ya


you mean even if the file hasn't been open
yes, most AV's scan incoming files and will tell you if it is dangerous.

Please edit your previous post instead of double posting:)
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Originally posted by Pink
Hi...umm it might be a stupid question...but I'm curious

Is it possible that someone you talk to by the calling option or the video call or even accept their webcam can hack your laptop or spy or get viruses...or is it only by sending files?

Thanks
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In fact, after realizing that video call invitations have a security flaw, signing in using MSN Messenger 7.5 and Windows Live Messenger 8.0 has been prohibited by Microsoft and users have been forced to upgrade to 8.1+. You can read here and here
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Originally posted by Pink
Hi...umm it might be a stupid question...but I'm curious

Is it possible that someone you talk to by the calling option or the video call or even accept their webcam can hack your laptop or spy or get viruses...or is it only by sending files?

Thanks
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In fact, after realizing that video call invitations have a security flaw, signing in using MSN Messenger 7.5 and Windows Live Messenger 8.0 has been prohibited by Microsoft and users have been forced to upgrade to 8.1+. You can read here and here

Thanks for the links
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RE: Could it be harm in anyway?!
so just to make things clear- if i use messenger 7.5 or 8 , then my video calls can be hacked? and something else - if the hackers can manage to hack into 8 wont they hack into 8.1 soon as well?? and the other latest versions too..
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so just to make things clear- if i use messenger 7.5 or 8 , then my video calls can be hacked? and something else - if the hackers can manage to hack into 8 wont they hack into 8.1 soon as well?? and the other latest versions too..

8.0 had a security flaw which has been fixed in the proceeding updates. It is now safe(r) to use the video call function, unless more flaws are found

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