Hello, (sorry if this is not in the right forum part, I just created this forum account) I have some questions about the options in Avast. I had downloaded Avast Free Anti-virus and then purchased the Internet Security Suite.
I have noticed on some of my Anti-Virus software (I am not sure if Avast has this option, I think it does) an option called "Scan Network Drives". My question is, does this scan Computers connected to your internet network, or does this scan the Modem/Router itself? If neither of those are true, is it possible I could scan my Modem/Router for viruses?
I also have another question, does Avast's Anti-Spam option open Emails to check if they are spam, I am worried in case the opening of the Emails gives me a virus (I use Yahoo mail). Which brings me to my next question, can you get viruses just by having an infected Email in your inbox? And can you get an Email virus from just reading an Email or is it only possible from clicking a link or the Email having an attachment? (for Yahoo mail).
I have searched and asked for a long time now about these questions and have only gotten vague or conflicting answers, could someone please answer these for me, I would prefer an employee/Anti-Virus specialist from Avast answer me so I can be sure, which is part of the reason I came to these forums.