Question posted by Glennthomasdavis on June 16th, 2011

My Email Is Sending Spam. How Do I Stop It, And Keep It From Happening Again?

People in my address book are getting many spam emails. I don't know why, nor how to atop it. Please advise

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Answer #1: Posted by crazyredhead87 on June 16th, 2011 7:37 PM
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Change your password. If it continues to happen after you have changed your password, you should have your computer checked for a virus. It could have either a keystroke copier or a worm virus on it.

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