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原帖地å€: TechSpott - Computer and technology forums http://www.techspott.com//showthread.php?p=973 - Hacking Risks: Just visiting these sites can expose your computer to dangerous software like viruses and spyware. They may use methods like browser hacks to do this without any action on your part.
- Dangerous Downloads: Sites that may have downloads with dangerous software like viruses or spyware embedded in them. This often comes bundled with other free downloads like screensavers, ringtones, games or other software.
- Unsolicited Email: Sharing your email address with these sites may result in unsolicited or spammy emails. These sites may request your email address but then either send them unsolicited email or in some cases make your email address available to others who might then send you unwanted email.