Thread: How Systems get Affected

Have you ever wondered how your system get affected?

Well there are many reasons for this which include sharing of USB Drives, CD's, DVD's and any other types of removable storage. Another unknown way to get ore problems in your system is through instant messaging along with pirated software. One main source from where viruses are crated is from free download sites which carry many viruses, so even if you do download any free data, get it scanned through your anti virus first.

The viruses and worms which get into your computer can cause many problems especially if they stay their for a long period of time, and the main problems and cause of concern is that your data which includes banking details and passwords can be stolen.

The best way to prevent viruses getting into your system is to get a legal anti virus.

I think it is through USB that most infections happen. It is impossible censer USB these days. One or other of your friend unknowingly contribute to the infection. Share of pirated stuff is less compared to what clicking mania on internet can contribute. Do not click anything as much as you can afford. It is the best way to stay away from infection if we forget about USB.

latest news!!microsoft has unveiled a security hole which can allow hackers to take control of your PC using internet explorer by just visiting a hacked/malicious site.so you see even just opening a specially designed web page can infect you though not strictly like a virus at first but it will allow the hacker to take control of your PC & enable him to do whatever he wants.

^^ is it tat directx one or any other problem ?

If possible please give some more info on that or atleast the link to find it

Is this how Skynet works

Microsoft Security Advisory: Vulnerability in Microsoft Video ActiveX control could allow remote code execution

microsoft hasn't developed a patch yet & the only workaround for now is disable activeX control in IE but that will cause most of the sites to function improperly.so for now don't use IE.

the best way?

Always scan before you use your removable drives!:cool2:

Originally Posted by whitestar_999

Microsoft Security Advisory: Vulnerability in Microsoft Video ActiveX control could allow remote code execution

microsoft hasn't developed a patch yet & the only workaround for now is disable activeX control in IE but that will cause most of the sites to function improperly.so for now don't use IE.

Thanks for sharing but it's not making it clear which version of IE?

And according to one of the website it's IE7, check out details here to prevent threats by downloading updates

according to microsoft all XP systems are affected no matter what the version of IE is.

Is there any free nt virus software that can prevent my pc from these harmful virus and malware
please advice ?

Yes. AVG ( this is updated more fast ) & Avast .

Cost of antivirus don't determine how much of a good antivirus it is but how fast is its list of virus is updated.

Originally Posted by sprabhu

Is there any free nt virus software that can prevent my pc from these harmful virus and malware
please advice ?

You will all necessary tools here

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