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Spyware warning
Had my computer accessed by someone unknown last week so I thought I would give a warning for everyone to be vigilant.
I believe that my computer was accessed when I used a friends usb stick to download some pictures I had taken at their sons fifth birthday party. I think the spyware was on the usb stick waiting to strike.
I say this because I do not open or respond to spoof or phishing emails and can not think of any other way it cold have occured. I have the latest anti virus on my computer.
It started when I was getting an invalid argument dialogue box whenever I logged onto the internet.
I have lost my ebay account, hotmail account (no more telecasterguru@hotmail unfortunately) and my paypal account.
Someone was selling goods through my ebay account and the money was being deposited into my paypal account.
Fortunately I did not lose any money as I got onto it quickly but the time involved in dealing with the various web companies has been both consuming and frustrating and still has some way to go. Although I must admit that they have tried to help. Also, trying to remember details of accounts that were set up many years ago is very difficult if not impossible. (too many seniors moments)
So, everyone should be very alert and as I have since learnt to scan with malwarebytes (which is free) and change your passwords frequently.
Frank
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