I'm trying to switch over to Outlook Express, based on the advice I received here.
After I blocked Incredimail from the ISP server and had switched to OE, a couple of attachments came in an email from my brother who uses Outlook and when I opened up the attachments, they were opened by Incredimail. So, I understand when you tell me there's a trojan in the computer. How do I go about getting them out? What should I look for?
Brenda Dencer
> ><<Don
> > you mention setting email filters to block all incredimail =
> >correspondence, could you explain the steps involved?>>
>
> That will depend on which emailer you use. In general, if you go to Tools
> or Options, you should see the settings for filters. Filter out anything
> with the word Incredimail in all headings, if you don't see anything more
> specific. Usually, one of the email headings will show that the email has
> come in Incredimail.
>
> Some emailers have more efficient filters than others. Try your emailer's
> "Help" for Filter Settings.
>
> I use Eudora Pro, which is reputed to have the best and easiest filtering
> facilities (Tools/Filters). I can't speak for other emailers.
>
> If you have opened an Incredimail letter, your computer is already
> compromised. I don't know whether any of the Adware or Spyware pick up
> this trojan. Possibly not, as it is not known to be harmful. Yet.
>
> Some clever hacker sooner or later will find a way to exploit it, either
> for phishing, or some other more sinister purpose.
>
> Don Penlington
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>
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