I clicked a spammy link via Skype. What now?

by bsurb

Posted: 8 years ago 10 replies

OFF TOPIC

Hey guys, so I get a message from one of my Skype contacts when I log in and it was a link. Not thinking, I clicked it and it brought up some sort of news site for celebrities or something.

The guy updated his status telling people not to click it but of course after I already did...

Is there any recommendations on what I need to do or should I have anything to worry about? As far as my accounts getting hacked into, bank accounts, website log ins, etc?

Here is a screen shot of the link if this helps anybody.... I noticed it had my username at the end of it too.

MikeFriedman 8 years ago

Honestly, I would just run your favorite malware and virus software to scan your computer. You are probably fine.

It was probably just a lousy way someone was trying to generate traffic to their site.
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proxy91 8 years ago

Never click dubious links, especially those in the form of shortened URL.
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- David Beroff 8 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by proxy91
  
  Never click dubious links...
  
  Oh. The. Irony.
  
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Cookie Monster 8 years ago

You can also change your Skype password, just in case. And like the guy above said, use your malware, spyware tool and your antivirus.
Most likely you have nothing to be afraid of of this episode. Good luck!
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Diskretni 8 years ago

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- johnben1444 8 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by Diskretni
  
  You should scan your computer for viruses and trojans.
  
  Aside that, I don't think there is any issue.
  
  I get that a lot of time and they come back apologising. If they are not people you know well or do business with, I advice you delete them.
  
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yukon Banned 8 years ago

DON'T CLICK THIS LINK!
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- agmccall 8 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by yukon
  
  DON'T CLICK THIS LINK!
  
  keep us updated as to how many actually click the link
  
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- diam0nd 8 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by yukon
  
  DON'T CLICK THIS LINK!
  
  Lol i clicked it and it redirected me on same page.
  
  Clicking a link never create problem. just never install any software from unknown website, never share things, never get trapped in phishing attacks,
  dont install plugins to browser
  
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George Schwab 8 years ago

Re: I clicked a spammy link via Skype. What now?

you're doomed!

P.S. skype is obsolete, they all go down at the same time, together, we have better ways of talk right now
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MidelSunRise 8 years ago

get antimalware prog
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