A link but nothing happens

[malagabob]

I have received 2 e-mails off a Spanish girl I know, which contains the words Click aqui para ver images adjuntas, which translates to click here to view images attached. my cursor changes from a arrow to a pointing hand when pointing at this link but nothing opens when I tap the pad on my laptop?

[boxtops]

Don't click - spam! Although from your known contact, the link itself may take you to a unsafe site/virus port, for safety on your lappy - leave alone. Better to be safe than fix an infestation!!

[malagabob]

Thanks BT Yes have had a genuine reply off my Spanish friend stating that she has not sent these 2 e-mails. She says she thinks she has a virus on her computer, does that mean I have received one just by opening her 2 e-mails, or would my McAfee program block it.

[TheNovice]

sounds like your security software has stopped it. Delete it from your inbox. Sounds like your friends email has been hacked. She needs to change her password immediately!!!!

[Nibble]

If you've clicked on the links then, if you're lucky you may not, but do a full system scan, then rerun, and if you have a malware program installed run that as well. Better to assume you have than be infected.

If it comes clear after all of them, then remember DON'T open links inside emails - check with the sender first, and if you didn't expect any photos/files etc from them delete the email..