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> From: A Computer User
> Sent: April 15, 2005
> To: Ask Leo!
> Subject: Potentially Unsafe?
>
> Leo,

> mns messenger says. file has been blocked because it is
> potentially unsafe why?

It depends on what you were doing at the time. That message
is usually displayed when, perhaps, you attempt to receive
a file that is a type that could be a virus. For example an
executable file. It's not saying that it IS a virus, just
that it could be. There are a few IM viruses around that
propagate this way, so it's prudent to be careful.

Thanks for asking,

Leo

Article 23 | Category: Instant Messaging

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