12-07-2011, 03:31 AM
Most likely spoofing due to someone's Outlook contacts being farmed.
Somewhat less likely-- hacked account. I deal with these frequently on e-mail lists and have come to believe its usually a case of a password that's too easy to guess.
I typically send them at least one link like this one:
http://www.whatsmypass.com/the-top-500-w...f-all-time
Friend should change he PW before any other steps-- might not help, but can't hurt.
Somewhat less likely-- hacked account. I deal with these frequently on e-mail lists and have come to believe its usually a case of a password that's too easy to guess.
I typically send them at least one link like this one:
http://www.whatsmypass.com/the-top-500-w...f-all-time
Friend should change he PW before any other steps-- might not help, but can't hurt.