Yeah it can happen. But usually it will include a link directing you to a website and when you click it then you get a virus or worm. Or it will ask you go dl something that it says you "need" in order to be able to view the website. Never open mail unless it's from someone you know.
nancyrenee Reviewed by nancyrenee on . When you open an email... Can you get a virus, trojan or backdoor? Can things automatically get into your computer when you open and email? I use yahoo and sometimes I get weird ass emails from unknown people (not spam) but I delete them. Just one I got today was "MUST READ IMMEDIATLY" i'm like... no... Rating: 5