Thisisit99
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Q: I am receiving bounced emails, which I've not sent. These emails contain a message and a link. Could I have a virus?

I am receiving returned emails, which I've not sent. These emails contain a message and a link. Could I have a virus?

I am using OS Yosemite 10.10.5. Thanking you in advance for your time.

MacBook Pro (15-inch Mid 2009)

Posted on Aug 21, 2016 5:21 PM

by daniel Azuelos,Solvedanswer
daniel Azuelos daniel Azuelos
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Are the messages returned because the destination address is unknown?

 

If yes this is an evidence that your address is used but without your address book.

Then you don't have to change any password since nothing was stolen on your Mac or on your Mail server.

Posted on Aug 22, 2016 7:02 AM

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Q: I am receiving bounced emails, which I've not sent. These emails contain a message and a link. Could I have a virus?

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    Niel Niel Aug 21, 2016 5:35 PM in response to Thisisit99
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    Aug 21, 2016 5:35 PM in response to Thisisit99

    Not based on that. It’s probably that someone is sending email and making it look like it came from your address; this can be done without needing access to your email account.

     

    If they were sent to people you know, someone may have gotten into your information, and you should change your passwords.

     

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    Thisisit99 Thisisit99 Aug 21, 2016 5:35 PM in response to Niel
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    Aug 21, 2016 5:35 PM in response to Niel

    Thanks so much Niel, I will do just that.

  • by daniel Azuelos,Solvedanswer

    daniel Azuelos daniel Azuelos Aug 22, 2016 7:02 AM in response to Thisisit99
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    Aug 22, 2016 7:02 AM in response to Thisisit99

    Are the messages returned because the destination address is unknown?

     

    If yes this is an evidence that your address is used but without your address book.

    Then you don't have to change any password since nothing was stolen on your Mac or on your Mail server.

  • by Thisisit99,

    Thisisit99 Thisisit99 Aug 22, 2016 3:21 PM in response to daniel Azuelos
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    Aug 22, 2016 3:21 PM in response to daniel Azuelos

    Thanks so much Daniel. This is exactly what's been happening. It seems segments of my emails are being lifted and used as the subject and are sent to say, a website. These are the ones that bounce back. What I cant tell is if some are randomly getting through via a correct email address. Then again nothing shows up as having sent in my sent folder.

    Thanks for your time and consideration.