Windows 10: Can deleting an email result in a malware infection?

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  1. ATRUEM
    Atruem Win User

    Can deleting an email result in a malware infection?


    I am probably being paranoid, but here is my question:I use the browser version of Outlook. Recently I received an obviously spam email in my junk folder. I did not click on anything or even so much as open the email. All I did was delete the email then erase it from deleted items. How worried should I be about things such as malware infection or compromised security in other ways? This was also on an old burner email address that I don't use anymore.Before asking on here I also ran virus scans on both AVG Deep Scan and Malwarebytes, nothing came up.

    :)
     
    Atruem, Oct 30, 2022
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  2. LISAGLENN
    lisaglenn Win User

    How to Fix a Malware Infected Computer?

    Hi everyone..*Smile Can deleting an email result in a malware infection? :)
    My system was infected with a Malware. Even after malware has been removed from a computer many of the problems caused by it still remain.
    How do I Recover my Important Files Deleted During Infection?
     
    lisaglenn, Oct 30, 2022
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  3. BRUINATOR
    bruinator Win User
    steps taken for infected Pc's.


    I was hoping someone could give me a list of step by step instructions you use as a guide to clean virus, malware...etc. so I can keep my PC clean if it gets infected.

    thx
     
    bruinator, Oct 30, 2022
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  4. MOXIEMOMMA
    MoxieMomma Win User

    Can deleting an email result in a malware infection?

    steps taken for infected Pc's.


    Hi:

    There is no one set of "boilerplate", "cookbook" or standard steps.
    Each computer is unique.
    Each malware infection is unique.
    Proper diagnosis, cleanup and repair depends on the particular infection and the system that is infected.
    The process can be tedious and time-consuming, often requiring the use of multiple powerful tools, in the proper sequence.
    Many of them can actually damage the system if deployed improperly by untrained computer users.

    Bottom line:
    Malware cleanup is best done with *customized* support provided by trained individuals who know what tools to use and how to use them.

    There are a few folks with such expertise here at this forum (I am not one of them).
    And there are a number of reputable computer disinfection fora where trained malware removal experts provide free, custom assistance.

    Cheers,
     
    MoxieMomma, Oct 30, 2022
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