On Sat, 08 Jul 2006 21:20:53 -0500, Jim Redelfs
wrote:

In article ,
unknown wrote:

http://images.scrippsweb.com/HGTV/2006/03/30/hwth105_a_e.jpg

Some people are aware of the numerous security problems on the
internet, and don't follow a link given with no explanation at all.

With the exception of being confronted with an offensive image, just what ARE
the risks of simply clicking on a link, if any?

If the thing is an executable, and your web-browser is something
smart enough to execute it but too stupid not to, then clicking
on any link gives control of your computer to whoever's on the
other end.