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Computer Help and Support

TwilightZone

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1. You more than likely have a virus or malware.

Reply to LAS14 (Original post)

Mon Jan 8, 2024, 09:56 AM

Jan 2024

The malware is generating the e-mails.

Download the free version of Malwarebytes and run a scan. Let it remove anything it finds.

https://www.malwarebytes.com/

Also, change the password on the outlook.com account immediately in case someone has your login credentials and is using your account to send mail.

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E-mail has been hijacked. [View all] LAS14 Jan 2024 OP

You more than likely have a virus or malware. TwilightZone Jan 2024 #1

Some suggestions LPBBEAR Jan 2024 #2