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  • Email Hacking Question

    Posted by Maranda on January 27, 2026 at 3:19 pm

    Hello Kim K. community. I got an email from an acquaintance that I had not heard from in a long time. The email had a pdf attachment. The attachment asked a “verify if you’re human” question. I answered the question. I’m not sure what happened next. I don’t know if I downloaded the pdf or not. But I decided to the text the acquaintance to see if the email was legit and not from a hacked account since it had been a long time since I heard from her. She replied and said she indeed, had been hacked. Now I’m worried that I’ve been hacked too. I should have asked her if it was legit before I ever touched the email. Is it possible to be hacked from downloading a pdf?

    TeamKomando:Madi replied 1 week ago 2 Members · 3 Replies
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  • TeamKomando:Madi

    Administrator
    January 27, 2026 at 4:28 pm

    Hi Maranda,

    I’m a producer for the Kim Komando Show. Do you have an email I can reach you at? Would love you help you out!

    -Madi

  • Maranda

    Member
    January 30, 2026 at 2:00 pm

    Hello. Yes my email is marandajackson25@gmail.com. Thank you.

    • TeamKomando:Madi

      Administrator
      February 4, 2026 at 2:03 pm

      Hi Maranda, sent you an email!

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