Windows 10: Phishing

Discus and support Phishing in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; I clicked on a phishing email, and it downloaded a file to downloads, when I clicked on the file it said permission to change hard drive, I said no.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by joe smith_266, Jun 28, 2025 at 7:42 PM.

  1. Phishing


    I clicked on a phishing email, and it downloaded a file to downloads, when I clicked on the file it said permission to change hard drive, I said no. Deleted download, turned off wifi, and scanned computer. Does this mean because I didn't let it change hard drive it didn't effect computer. It was a fake social security link.I will change passwords to be safe. I know you cannot answer weather for sure, but because download was never opened would this have stopped it?

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    joe smith_266, Jun 28, 2025 at 7:42 PM
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  2. phishing scam?

    Hi Marie,

    There are different types of Phishing scam, and the one that you received might be probably a
    "Deceptive Phishing" or "System Reconfiguration Attacks". For you to prevent receiving a phishing email and to be more aware about scams, we suggest that you report it by following the steps on this
    link. There are tips as well on the said link on how to determine a phishing email.

    We're looking forward to your feedback.
     
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