Windows 10: Windows defender fix for spam email link

I stupidly clicked on a link in an email i then realised was spam. I've since run the full scan and offline scan in windows defender, but i'm interested to know if that would have fixed any potential virus/malware I could have on my PC


the email was from 'Officeworks <*** Email address is removed for privacy ***>; on behalf of; Officeworks <*** Email address is removed for privacy ***>'

the link was <http://takafora.com/order>

Can;t believe it got me but i had actually done something with officeworks recently so i thought it was legit and clicked without thinking!


I'm asking because i'm curious how up to date Windows defender is with respect to these sort of scams. By nature there will always be a time lag from a 'new' virus and windows defender working out the threat and scanning for it.


Thanks,

Martin

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Spam Emails for pop3

Hi,

Thank you for the reply.

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  Which email address is configured in the Mail app?
  

If you have Outlook.com configured then you may refer to the suggestions provided by “Dhenz S” from this thread to check if that helps.

http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/...tlookcom/b9b4b3f4-506d-46bd-a723-dc198bfaa14d

You need to look at the “View installed Updates” screen to see the list of recently installed updates.

Follow these steps to view installed updates:

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  Press “Windows key + X” and click on “Programs and Features”.
  
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  Click on “View Installed Updates”.
  

Keep us informed to help you further.

 

Windows Messenger Confirmation Email

No It didnt appear in my spam box but I updated to Windows live Messenger which sent the confirmation email and also verified windows messenger. Ty everyone for there suggestions

 

Lots Of Daily Spam Emails


Hi:

Yep, once the spammers get your email address, you're pretty much guaranteed to get more and more spam (as they sell their addresses to other spammers). It's hard to stop the process, once it is in full gear.
Alas, as you suggested, the fact that you replied to any of the spams and clicked any links to "unsubscribe" likely means that you have, indeed, verified your email address for the spammers.
So that may have only made matters worse.
Obvious spam messages are best deleted without previewing them, without opening them, without clicking on any links and certainly without opening any attachments.

As a general rule, it's dangerous to click ANY link in ANY email (even from a "known", "safe" sender whose emails may be spoofed or hijacked). It's also dangerous even to "preview" emails (in html vs. plain text), as the html message could itself be malicious, even without a malicious attachment.

As @dalchina mentioned, we do not know what email client you're using (Outlook, Thunderbird, another 3rd-party program, etc.). Most have some sort of anti-spam features, as do many internet security suites.
A 3rd-party anti-spam program may be of some benefit, although it may not stop the problem 100%.
In addition to the suggestions already offered, Mailwasher Pro (Free or Paid) allows one to safely preview messages while they are still on the server. Spam can be both reported and deleted before it gets to your local email client. It affords an extra layer of safety/security.
And certain 3rd-party anti-exploit programs, such as Malwarebytes Anti-Exploit Premium (MBAE Premium) and HitmanPro Alert (HMPA) can help to shield your email client from exploits delivering malware via email.

And, yes, most major companies and ISPs and webmail providers do offer a means to report fraud/spam. If you're being truly bombarded, that process may be a bit laborious, but it would not hurt.

No software product, however, can protect 100% of computers from 100% of malware 100% of the time.
Ultimately, the user is the first and last line of computer defense by practicing safe computing practices.

Cheers,
MM