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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 View Post

"Can a single click on an email link create a security issue, as long as you don't do anything else?"
Yes. If you click on an email link that will take you to a website, that if not reputable or is reputable but has been compromised, can install code on your computer that could cause a security issue. Hackers are looking to exploit vulnerabilities, legitimate companies are looking to close up vulnerabilities.