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Hackers - Wtf
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| DJ CLUSTER |
Ok, let me ask you guys this, for those of you who may know.
Is it possible for someone to upload to you a virus. If so, how can this be done, and what ability does the person have to have to be able to simply infect you that easily?
I was just threatened by some kid, saying I have one more hour to go b4 I should start looking for a new PC...in people nowaday :whip:
Anyhow, please let me know any details you guys know as I don't know about this sort of thing. I have ZONEALARM up at all times also...
There are some programs that I make available to the interenet to act as a server...one of those happends to be program that runs this game for online gaming...I'm assuming if anything that could be his way into my comp?
Don't mind me, I'm just very protective of what I have, and need to know anything I can here.
Input would be nice.
Thnx.
Cheers,
Zigg's
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| Ray_Finkle |
If you have a firewall set up, you should be fine.
But yes, people can upload files to you.
never DL a .exe file unless it comes from either a big corporation or a good friend. People can code self-activating trojans and stuff. They should use their programming talents on good uses. |
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| DJ CLUSTER |
Right, but outside of accepting a executable file, how likely is it someone has the ability to upload something to you through a open port? As in, if I'm not doing anything other then being connected to the interenet.
Cheers,
Zigg's
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| phasedout |
| remember to turn off windows file sharing or use a strong password for your hard drive shares because i remember there was this one day where i opened up my computer and i saw that i had a share open to some guy's ip, a share that i didn't connected myself, that appeared out of nowhere.:eyes: i opened it up and went through all his files just as easily as i could go through my own hard drive...didn't change anything though, i disconnected the share and pulled my ethernet cable out all paranoid:nervous: |
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| DJ CLUSTER |
Ok, how do I manipulate my file sharing?
Please fill me in.
Cheers,
Zigg's
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| DJ CLUSTER |
Ok, it looks like i've cleared up what you stated.
There are two options to either check or uncheck, one is allowing others to access your computer files, and the other to allow access for someone to print to your printer....correct?
Both those boxes are unchecked so I'm assuming i'm protected from that aspect?
Cheers,
Zigg's
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| Ray_Finkle |
I wouldn't worry man. There is no way to infect your machine with a virus unless you execute it (ie, click on a .exe file or view a .jpg)
Just make sure Zonealarm is configured properly (nice and secure) and then don't be worried. |
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| phasedout |
| yeah leave them both unchecked. if you dont use file sharing...just remove it all the way |
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| igottaknow |
I agree with the others, you’re ok as long as u got firewall protection.
Most ppl who make threats often pretended to be hackers to scare you. A real hacker wouldn't warn you, he would just do it.
Its more likely some will break into you online email account and if you use the same password and username for other online services, they break into those and cause you a headache by stealing your identity and causing all sorts of mischief.
So, its best avoid making enemies, cause you never know. |
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| davinox |
| tell him if he hacks your computer you'll shove it in his . |
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| lMIlk |
| yea say that you have viruses shoved up your tight butthole daily so infect away |
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| Busy Child |
| quote: | Originally posted by Ray_Finkle
never DL a .exe file unless it comes from either a big corporation or a good friend. |
I dont even trust my friends. I got a virus once through Microsoft Outlook just for being on someone else's address book. |
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