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  Oct 8 2005, 09:01 AM
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 Chief Suggestion Officer  Group: Admin - Board Posts: 10652 Calendar Posts: 840 Joined: 11-October 03 Member No.: 2  |
We all know stories that sound like Donna's post "SecurityFlash reader would like to warn, the community".
Some people don't realize how dangerous links in e-mails and IMs can be. This poll is asking the obvious, but maybe it will illustrate the point concerning how dangerous a link can be. If you made a mistake and clicked a link and had problems, please tell us about it! |
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Oct 8 2005, 09:45 AM
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 hewee Group: Member - MVC Posts: 3698 Calendar Posts: 3 Joined: 12-May 04 From: Rio Linda, Ca., USA Member No.: 660 |
I have gotten in trouble one clicking on a attachment years ago from a friend I was emailing with on PC trouble. NAV stopped it right away. I forget what it was but it was one of those that would sent out another email right after you email that person. It may of been snow white. Anyhow it help me to help the person I was help because I found out one of her troubles from that. So now I never just click any thing. I should of known better then too because the email was blank.
No not have IM's. |
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Oct 8 2005, 12:47 PM
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 Calendar Captain Group: Admin - Forum Posts: 2925 Calendar Posts: 11633 Joined: 21-October 04 From: Kansas, USA Member No.: 886 |
I will only click on a link in an e-mail if I'm positive as to what is is. I haven't used an IM in at least 2 years. The only one I have on this computer is MSN messenger for family emergencies but other than updating it when they have a security update, I can't even remember the last time I signed on to it.
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 Oct 8 2005, 01:52 PM
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 Dies Mercuri Group: Member - MVC Posts: 564 Calendar Posts: 141 Joined: 8-July 05 Member No.: 1574 |
 We seem to be clicking quite a few LINKS in this forum!  However we need another link to send an email to our friends about CoU beginners course. |
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Oct 8 2005, 01:55 PM
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Chief Suggestion Officer Group: Admin - Board Posts: 10652 Calendar Posts: 840 Joined: 11-October 03 Member No.: 2 |
QUOTE(acooldozen @ Oct 8 2005, 09:52 AM) We seem to be clicking quite a few LINKS in this forum! However we need another link to send an email to our friends about CoU beginners course.  This link will set up an e-mail to be used to invite our newbie friends to Cou-niversity (beginner's course in computer security). |
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Oct 8 2005, 02:43 PM
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Dies Mercuri Group: Member - MVC Posts: 564 Calendar Posts: 141 Joined: 8-July 05 Member No.: 1574 |
 Nice job Haroldo........I just sent out my first invite. 2nd will be on its way shortly. 
This post has been edited by acooldozen: Oct 8 2005, 02:47 PM |
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Oct 8 2005, 02:59 PM
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Chief Suggestion Officer Group: Admin - Board Posts: 10652 Calendar Posts: 840 Joined: 11-October 03 Member No.: 2 |
Get me 20!
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Oct 8 2005, 03:16 PM
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Dies Mercuri Group: Member - MVC Posts: 564 Calendar Posts: 141 Joined: 8-July 05 Member No.: 1574 |
 They are on their way!
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Oct 8 2005, 05:16 PM
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hewee Group: Member - MVC Posts: 3698 Calendar Posts: 3 Joined: 12-May 04 From: Rio Linda, Ca., USA Member No.: 660 |
QUOTE(Haroldo @ Oct 8 2005, 06:55 AM) QUOTE(acooldozen @ Oct 8 2005, 09:52 AM) We seem to be clicking quite a few LINKS in this forum! However we need another link to send an email to our friends about CoU beginners course. This link will set up an e-mail to be used to invite our newbie friends to Cou-niversity (beginner's course in computer security). Where is the link at on COU from the main page to sent to a friend? |
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Oct 8 2005, 05:45 PM
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 Calendar & Board Admin Group: Admin - Board Posts: 4868 Calendar Posts: 3012 Joined: 30-March 04 From: Blue Ridge, Va Member No.: 582 |
Is this what you mean
I don't think there is a link other than just sending it like this: http://www.dozleng.com/updates/index.php Or: Join Us which is in Site Map. |
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Oct 8 2005, 08:30 PM
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Chief Suggestion Officer Group: Admin - Board Posts: 10652 Calendar Posts: 840 Joined: 11-October 03 Member No.: 2 |
QUOTE(hewee @ Oct 8 2005, 01:16 PM) ...Where is the link at on COU from the main page to sent to a friend? Every post has an option to e-mail the topic. Simply edit the text to personalize!
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Oct 8 2005, 09:10 PM
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hewee Group: Member - MVC Posts: 3698 Calendar Posts: 3 Joined: 12-May 04 From: Rio Linda, Ca., USA Member No.: 660 |
Thanks Haroldo. I see the email option at every thread page.
Was looking on the main page before. Yes Hardhead the Registration page too so you can send out a link so others could sign out. But is there a page like this... http://www.dozleng.com/updates/index.php?a...rd&f=137&t=4817 That you can send out that also takes you to the Registration Form? |
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Oct 9 2005, 12:11 AM
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Calendar & Board Admin Group: Admin - Board Posts: 4868 Calendar Posts: 3012 Joined: 30-March 04 From: Blue Ridge, Va Member No.: 582 |
QUOTE(hewee @ Oct 8 2005, 05:10 PM) Thanks Haroldo. I see the email option at every thread page. Was looking on the main page before. Yes Hardhead the Registration page too so you can send out a link so others could sign out. But is there a page like this... http://www.dozleng.com/updates/index.php?a...rd&f=137&t=4817 That you can send out that also takes you to the Registration Form? Nope hewee  You will have to get with Peter and he can add a link for that. 
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Oct 9 2005, 03:15 AM
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 Nemo Proprius Group: Member - MVC Posts: 1061 Calendar Posts: 2 Joined: 22-June 05 From: 1 AU from a G2V Star Member No.: 1540 |
Hay there
 I try not to click on any link in a e-mail , I try to remember to "copy and paste" instead as I think I heard thats safer as for non-mail links elsewhere, well what can I say but "yep"(like here) but I don't surf with Java or Javascript on , or with "accept cookies" the new similies are cool. |
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Oct 9 2005, 11:30 AM
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Dies Lunae Group: Member - Registered Posts: 36 Calendar Posts: 2 Joined: 5-October 05 From: UK Member No.: 1954 |
I never click on links from senders who I don't recognize. However, I do copy and paste them to see where they go (without actually going there).
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Oct 9 2005, 11:34 AM
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Chief Suggestion Officer Group: Admin - Board Posts: 10652 Calendar Posts: 840 Joined: 11-October 03 Member No.: 2 |
QUOTE(Candyguitar @ Oct 9 2005, 07:30 AM) I never click on links from senders who I don't recognize. However, I do copy and paste them to see where they go (without actually going there). Knowing the sender wont protect you completely.
QUOTE What was that link you sent me?
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Oct 9 2005, 11:58 AM
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Dies Lunae Group: Member - Registered Posts: 36 Calendar Posts: 2 Joined: 5-October 05 From: UK Member No.: 1954 |
Thanks for the advice, Haroldo.
If it seemed like the person I knew didn't send it, or if they linked to an unscrupulous source, I wouldn't go there. The people who do these things could just set up an account with a web hosting service and redirect it to the site they want you to go to. I'll keep what you said in mind. |
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 Oct 9 2005, 02:26 PM
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 waxace Group: Member - Contributor Posts: 35 Calendar Posts: 9 Joined: 15-January 05 From: Long Island, New York Member No.: 1079 |
QUOTE(Haroldo @ Oct 8 2005, 05:01 AM) We all know stories that sound like Donna's post "SecurityFlash reader would like to warn, the community". Some people don't realize how dangerous links in e-mails and IMs can be. This poll is asking the obvious, but maybe it will illustrate the point concerning how dangerous a link can be. If you made a mistake and clicked a link and had problems, please tell us about it! I click on links after I filter the e-mail out with Mail Washer.  If I don't know the return address, (Not the one displayed, but the one picked apart by Mail Washer), it's good bye and reported to Spam Cop for that bad boy..... Caught only once in six years......Hopefully never again... 
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Oct 9 2005, 05:11 PM
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Dies Lunae Group: Member - Registered Posts: 17 Joined: 23-September 05 From: Ohio Member No.: 1903 |
I don't click links in emails unless I know who it's from. I don't use IM programs so there's no worry there.
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Oct 13 2005, 11:05 PM
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 Dies Martis Group: Member - Registered Posts: 136 Joined: 15-August 05 From: South Carolina Member No.: 1790 |
I am very careful what emails I open, let alone any links or attachments.
I do not use any IMs. My ISP filters my mail with "Postini" and anything that is suspicious, gets quarantined in their box and I can check it there. I also have the Preview Pane in OE6 disabled, so nothing opens unless I do it myself. I have other email accounts, and just as careful with them. In answer to the Survey, NO I have never been infected, (knock knock) but that's not to say it won't happen. Larry |
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