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judith277

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Q: I just received an email from a friend that said her computer had been hacked... and what did I do but open it... now what. How do I know if my computer has been infected?

I opened an email from a friend whose computer had been hacked... how do I find out if my macbook has been infected?

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Posted on Sep 9, 2013 7:44 PM

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by Klaus1,

Klaus1 Sep 10, 2013 4:44 AM in response to judith277
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Sep 10, 2013 4:44 AM in response to judith277

You may find this User Tip on Viruses, Trojan Detection and Removal, as well as general Internet Security and Privacy, useful: The User Tip seeks to offer guidance on the main security threats and how to avoid them.

https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-2435
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by Eustace Mendis,

Eustace Mendis Sep 10, 2013 8:43 AM in response to judith277
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Sep 10, 2013 8:43 AM in response to judith277

Has your friend posted here to ask for advice? If she has not she should start a new topic.
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by judith277,

judith277 Sep 10, 2013 7:50 PM in response to Klaus1
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Sep 10, 2013 7:50 PM in response to Klaus1

Thanks for the help I'll read the tip.
Judith 277
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by judith277,

judith277 Sep 10, 2013 7:53 PM in response to Eustace Mendis
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Sep 10, 2013 7:53 PM in response to Eustace Mendis

Eustace,
Can't reach friend by email...so not sure how she is working it out. Neither of us have used this option for help in the past. I'll suggest it to her... thanks
Judith
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