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From where would a web site get my email address?

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by chow1012, Jan 10, 2006.

  1. chow1012 Newcomer, in training

    When I visit a web site, sometimes it would get my email address and start sending emails to me. I wonder where it gets it from. Registries? An Outlook setting?
    chow1012, Jan 10, 2006
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  2. SNGX1275 TechSpot Special Forces

    Have any specific examples? Websites won't just get your email address unless you give it to them, you have some spyware/malware/virus/trojan thats getting it, or some scanner picked up your address from some site you gave it on.
    SNGX1275, Jan 10, 2006
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  3. Mictlantecuhtli TS Special Forces

    There are a lot of things that can be read via your browser, especially if you're using Internet Explorer. Check BrowserSpy for example scripts.
    Mictlantecuhtli, Jan 10, 2006
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  4. chow1012 Newcomer, in training

    I understand that a script, spyware etc could send my personal information out throught the internet. What I would like to know is where those information are stored. If possible, I could change those information e.g. email address to make the spyware send out wrong information of mine.
    chow1012, Jan 10, 2006
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  5. lithiumdeuterid Newcomer, in training

    Rather than trying to make spyware send out "wrong information", you should be removing the spyware.
    lithiumdeuterid, Jan 11, 2006
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  6. Nodsu Newcomer, in training

    Of course you could configure all your programs with some fake email addresses and you could never, ever type your real email address on your own computer..

    Better just not use Internet Explorer (ever!) and get rid of spyware. And don't visit those s****y websites again.
    Nodsu, Jan 12, 2006
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