Does anyone kow why my computer is automatically sending out spam messages I did not initiate?

A couple of days ago, a friend I haven't contacted for awhile sent me an e-mail saying he received spam mail from me. I also received the Yahoo "message delivery" failure notice - DAEMON. What's going on?Does anyone kow why my computer is automatically sending out spam messages I did not initiate?
sounds like your acct is being spoofed

one of the things that can happen when ppl

dont clean off old headers or use Bcc

someone in the chain gets infected and everyone suffers

i had my isp addy spoofed

i got flooded with bounces and firewall notices

just wait it out



脴脴脴Does anyone kow why my computer is automatically sending out spam messages I did not initiate?
Sounds like your E-mail account has been compromised, or you picked up a virus.

Immediately have your computer checked for a 'bug' or 'bugs.' If you have the proper programs, do the scans yourself, if not you need to take your computer to some one who can.

Once it is clean of pests, install a firewall and an anti-virus program if you do not have one yet.

I strongly recommend a program for malware and adware also.

After you finish this, then go in and change your password, using a good strong one.

Also, check your account information and make sure no information was changed, if it was change it back immediately.

Then, you will have to inform your contacts that it was not you sending that mail, but they need to check their computers in case they were also infected.