I found out that Windows automatically downloads email attachments from Outlook, and I recently discovered two trojans in a folder where those attachments were stored. I think the source was some junk emails that I never opened, but since I didn't interact with the attachments, am I still at risk? Everything in that folder was downloaded back in May 2024, but I haven't noticed any suspicious activity on my accounts or bank transactions in the past year. Should I be worried?
3 Answers
You should be good! However, it’s a good idea to turn off that automatic downloading feature in Outlook for several reasons; it can help reduce spam too.
Just to clarify, it’s actually Outlook that downloads the attachments, not Windows directly. Outlook extracts data from the email, which can be risky if the files are malicious. But typically, opening a file is what triggers any threats. You might want to consider this if you haven't used Outlook in a while.
A key point is that Outlook's settings control this behavior. You can choose to keep it or find a different email client that doesn’t download files automatically. It’s your call!
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