Hi - can some1 please tell me- is it possible to download a trojan to your comp by clicking on a html link?? I have been sent a suspicious e-mail saying nothing but it has a link -

(DONT CLICK BELOW UNLESS WHAT I HAVE SAID IS THICK- I HAVE LEFT THE LINK FOR SOME1 WITH KNOWLEDGE TO CHECK)

http://www.rathergood.com/thomas//

Ne1 know if this is possible and whether this link is a trojan or not

SORRY IF I SOUND THICK

Is is possible for active x and java to spread viruses, trojans and change settings on your computer. I checked the page out and there is an active x contol on the page but if you have active x ,java, active scripting, and scripting of java applets disabled in your web browser you are ok.

its a flash site m8

I didnt mean there was anything wrong with the page in question but just coz its got flash doesent mean that is all the active x controls are doing, better safe than sorry.

Thanks guys for the help!! Im still unsure whether or not to click on the page as im scared. Maybe some1 could recommend a good free trojan scanner that i can download as i am using my dads lappy and im unsure what it has on it in terms of things like active x and virus scanners ect ect- Sorry if i sound thick but need your help

cheers

There are 2 here http://www.webattack.com/Freeware/security/fwvirus.shtml
ANTS and trojan first aid kit both are freeware.
Active X controls can be disabled under your browser security settings, which can be found in control pannel internet options.

dude how do you surf the web?!?!? :laugh: