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Spam after using search engine

Discussion in 'General Internet' started by Judy, 2008/02/13.

  1. 2008/02/13
    Judy

    Judy Inactive Thread Starter

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    I sent this message in January and received no replies.

    Why?

    Am I in the wrong forum ?


    "When doing a search in Google for an unusual subject, for example, the word, rhinoceros, for the next few days I will receive many emails with the subject: "do you want a rhinoceros?" or similar titles.

    Am I not setting the security in Google properly? "
     
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    Steve R Jones

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    I visit several forums everyday. Can't say that I've seen this issue before.

    You're not leaving/posting your address along the way are you?
     
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    Judy

    Judy Inactive Thread Starter

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    Spam after using search engines

    When you say: " You're not leaving/posting your address along the way are you? "

    Do you mean am I leaving my email address on the web page?

    If I sign on or register somewhere that is protected, I have not had the experience of similar spam words from a site on which I have registered.

    When I am just searching, then there is not a way to leave my name or address.

    Other friends have had the same experience of getting spam after "searching" for a certain word.

    Hopefully I am explaining myself properly
     
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    MrBill

    MrBill SuperGeek WindowsBBS Team Member

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    Where are you searching at?
     
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    TonyT

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    You likely have some malware, probably a keylogger that records your browser searches. I suggest reading the several references in the "sticky" section of Removing Spyware forum and then posting your questions there.
     
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    Arie

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    Judy

    Judy Inactive Thread Starter

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    Spam after using search engines

    I apologize for being "unsure." Because you said to "read" the sticky post, didn't say to follow those instructions.

    Shall I run both Spy-bot and Ad-aware?

    Wasn't sure if you wanted to see the hijack log before running the programs, or should I run the programs first and then send you the hijack?
     
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