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C_Ronaldo
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Someone told me about a virus which can inect your pc if you accept a gmail address to be added to your contacts list,
is this a load of BS
is this a load of BS
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i'd have thought so0
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absolutelyEx forum ambassador
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Yes i thought the same, the person who told me is a bit of a nutjob anywayNo Links in Signature by site rules - MSE Forum Team 20
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no such thing.0
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virus's have to be physically downloaded (for the sake of argument) like a .zip , .rar .scr file or a .exe are the main file extensions to look out for when using your emails. but if in doubt dont open it. or if u do. do it in work0
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