Can i get a virus from an email by simply opening it?
Yes, new breeds of viral infections called Malware (destructive little buggers) can be released by opening the Email ( in this case, the message itself is the trojan ). An affirmation to start: 1) NEVER run an online scan when you are already infested – It’s like poking a hole in your already weakened protection to let in more Malware, do NOT copy your documents elsewhere as this will only spread the Malware, do NOT use your Email until this is cleaned and DO NOT REFORMAT unless it is your last resort. Now for the main part: Malware is one of the worst kind of viral infection, deeply rooting itself in your system (some even hide in your router’s firmware). Virus scanners (which are mostly blind to it) and the Restore Point Utility are not good things to use against such invasion for this reason alone. So DON’T take chances with it !!! Get the programs I listed from another computer (Internet Café, Public Library or friend’s computer) onto a USB stick as Malware blocks you from download
