I may have just downloaded something bad from a link I clicked on - how can I run a check?

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I may have just downloaded something bad from a link I clicked on - how can I run a check?

Received an email from someone I know into my hotmail account so looked ok and trusted. The email contained a link and the wording in the email stated that the person had sent me a 'hi5 notification' - to see the detail click the link. Stupidly I did, and was then presented with the login page again requesting me to enter my password - which I did. All I then got to see was the BBC homepage.

I think I've been a bit dumb! I have changed the hotmail password but am now worried I have downloaded something to my Macbook. I don't have a virus program on my Mac as I don't emulate windows. Any advice and is there anyway I can run a check?

Posted on Jul 11, 2014 3:55 AM

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OGELTHORPE

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Jul 11, 2014 4:05 AM in response to jplatypus

Examine this extract from The Safe Mac web site:

http://www.thesafemac.com/mmg/

Ciao.

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Linc Davis

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Jul 11, 2014 8:11 AM in response to jplatypus

If all you did was open a web page, and Java was not active, and you didn't reveal any private information, you're safe.

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jplatypus Author

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Jul 11, 2014 8:14 AM in response to Linc Davis

What fooled me was that before arriving at the webpage my hotmail login screen appeared again and I rather stupidly input my password. I have since changed my password and downloaded virus scan from the app store - fingers crossed all looks to be ok. did detect and remove some malware. thanks for your input.

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