Virus protection

[Decode]

Do you use it? I don't because I don't see the need for it, as long as I know what I'm downloading is safe I will be fine :P Vote in poll.

[Robbie]

I just use NOD32. Although I dunno why :P

[Kevin]

I made a threat similar to this, post your anti virus, it got closed

[kk.]

its not just what you d/l you know... and what about other OS's?

i use AVG. had Norton but never renewed

[Decode]

its not just what you d/l you know... and what about other OS's?

i use AVG. had Norton but never renewed

I didn't include linux because there are such a small number of viruses made for them.

[Xarea]

I don't, because i'm not stupid enough to download something I don't trust.

[Kevin]

I don't, because i'm not stupid enough to download something I don't trust.


You dont have to download something to be infected :S

[Xarea]

You dont have to download something to be infected :S

Okay, i'm not stupid enough to get infected.

[Decode]

You dont have to download something to be infected :S
You obviously do, how else would it get on your computer with out your computer downloading it?

[Jahova]

I use COMODO internet security.

[kk.]

yes but you not realising your downloading is one way. Opening a link from an email or whatever, etc

[The Cullens]

I use avast. It is always good to know you are safe.

[Kevin]

You obviously do, how else would it get on your computer with out your computer downloading it?

An exploit

[The Cullens]

An exploit

An e-mail. Sometimes websites have viruses like malware and you don't download the stuff but it ***** your computer. Happened to me before ;)

[Kevin]

An e-mail. Sometimes websites have viruses like malware and you don't download the stuff but it ***** your computer. Happened to me before ;)


Yes, there are millions of ways to get infected without an antivirus/antispyware and a firewall.

Your fairly stupid if you surf without

[N!ck]

I don't, because i'm not stupid enough to download something I don't trust.

Well 'ard.

[Kevin]

Well 'ard.

hi 5 bruv

[shizzle]

I use NOD32 lol, it's quite good actually.

[Kevin]

I use NOD32 lol, it's quite good actually.

I use NOD32 also, Kaspersky and NOD32 are the leading in the market.

[HotelUser]

On my PC I run AVG. On my Mac I don't run anything (yet, I haven't looked into getting virus protection for my mac because I don't know what I'm exposed to).

[AlexOC]

I use AVG Woo

[Nick.]

Well 'ard.
LOL!


No, I don't use virus protection. I've not received a virus for 366 days, so I fail to see the need. :)

[Jordy]

LOL!


No, I don't use virus protection. I've not received a virus for 366 days, so I fail to see the need. :)That's because you're a Mac user and frankly I don't give a **** how many days you've managed.

[LoveToStack]

You obviously do, how else would it get on your computer with out your computer downloading it?

Port Scan

[Nick.]

That's because you're a Mac user and frankly I don't give a **** how many days you've managed.
Ok... thanks :S I'm just saying I haven't had a virus in 366 days, infact probably longer cos I never got them before either so... what's the need for a comment like that :S who said I was talking to you anyway lol... you've replied as if I aimed my post at you.

[Jordy]

Ok... thanks :S I'm just saying I haven't had a virus in 366 days, infact probably longer cos I never got them before either so... what's the need for a comment like that :SI'm sure you're well aware that Mac's cannot get virus's and there is none or hardly any known therefore you don't need protection. So you saying 'I havent had a virus' is slightly obvious if it's impossible (or near enough) for you to get a virus.

[Nick.]

I'm sure you're well aware that Mac's cannot get virus's and there is none or hardly any known therefore you don't need protection. So you saying 'I havent had a virus' is slightly obvious if it's impossible (or near enough) for you to get a virus.
How do you know I don't own a Windows laptop? (which as a matter of fact I do, but it broke because Fujitsu Siemens sucks ass)

The point is, in the poll there is an option to select 'No, I'm on OSX'. Also, why does it mean you have to say something like that to me? :S

[Decode]

Port Scan

Fire wall

[Jordy]

How do you know I don't own a Windows laptop? (which as a matter of fact I do, but it broke because Fujitsu Siemens sucks ass)

The point is, in the poll there is an option to select 'No, I'm on OSX'. Also, why does it mean you have to say something like that to me? :SYes but yet again I come back to the point, why say you haven't had a virus when you can't get a virus. Why not just post saying you use a Mac or something. It's like me saying I didn't go through the menstrual cycle last month.

I know you're a huge fan of your Mac and you never seem to mention your laptop other than yesterday when you were moaning it was broken and how Fujitsu Siemens is unreliable. You've never once included it in your setup so I can be quite sure in knowing that you don't use Windows (Other than perhaps at school or on other computers you don't own).

[HotelUser]

Yes but yet again I come back to the point, why say you haven't had a virus when you can't get a virus. Why not just post saying you use a Mac or something. It's like me saying I didn't go through the menstrual cycle last month.

I know you're a huge fan of your Mac and you never seem to mention your laptop other than yesterday when you were moaning it was broken and how Fujitsu Siemens is unreliable. You've never once included it in your setup so I can be quite sure in knowing that you don't use Windows (Other than perhaps at school or on other computers you don't own).

There's a difference here between you saying you haven't had your menstrual cycle last month and him now having a virus in 366 days....it's kind of obvious....

He's allowed to say what he wants to say. I use Mac. I haven't had a virus in 12 days....get over it?


How do you know I don't own a Windows laptop? (which as a matter of fact I do, but it broke because Fujitsu Siemens sucks ass)

The point is, in the poll there is an option to select 'No, I'm on OSX'. Also, why does it mean you have to say something like that to me? :S

Because typically Windows users who see users who talk about Macs typically assume the Mac user only uses OSX.

[N!ck]

I have a PC. I haven't had a virus for the 2 and a half years i've had this laptop. So what?

[Nick.]

Yes but yet again I come back to the point, why say you haven't had a virus when you can't get a virus. Why not just post saying you use a Mac or something. It's like me saying I didn't go through the menstrual cycle last month.

I know you're a huge fan of your Mac and you never seem to mention your laptop other than yesterday when you were moaning it was broken and how Fujitsu Siemens is unreliable. You've never once included it in your setup so I can be quite sure in knowing that you don't use Windows (Other than perhaps at school or on other computers you don't own).

Well it is possible to get a virus on a Mac, so, my post was valid. Oh and btw this thread is the only time I've ever mentioned my Windows laptop and the fact it sucks (30 mins ago).

[Jordy]

Well it is possible to get a virus on a Mac, so, my post was valid. Oh and btw this thread is the only time I've ever mentioned my Windows laptop and the fact it sucks (30 mins ago).http://www.habboxforum.com/showthread.php?p=5423011#post5423011

The chances of getting a virus on the Mac are minuscule, therefore it's nit-picking if you really think there is a threat.

The point of Mac OS Anti-Virus's are to detect Windows Virus's so you don't pass them on in an email, even though they maybe harmless to you they can harm your other computers or friends.

[Nick.]

http://www.habboxforum.com/showthread.php?p=5423011#post5423011

The chances of getting a virus on the Mac are minuscule, therefore it's nit-picking if you really think there is a threat.

The point of Mac OS Anti-Virus's are to detect Windows Virus's so you don't pass them on in an email, even though they maybe harmless to you they can harm your other computers or friends.
Sorry I don't recall that lol. My apologies.

I don't see where this discussion is going really. All I really wanted was to know why you spoke to me that way but nevermind :S

[Kevin]

The thing about websites these days is, they can tell what operating system your running, they can then offer you the windows virus or the mac virus, If i personally had a mac i wouldn't surf without protection

[illegal]

Do you use it? I don't because I don't see the need for it, as long as I know what I'm downloading is safe I will be fine :P Vote in poll.
You can still be infected via a exploit in a open port, cookie viruses etc. There is always a need for a anti virus. "Going on the internet without a anti virus, is like having sex unprotected with a *****".

[HotelUser]

I have a PC. I haven't had a virus for the 2 and a half years i've had this laptop. So what?

Yeah. I hate it when Mac users boast about not having viruses when PCs are dreadful for viruses. Macs don't have many viruses yeah...but when your PC contracts a virus it's your own fault (although I did get a virus 12 days ago:P).



http://www.habboxforum.com/showthread.php?p=5423011#post5423011

The chances of getting a virus on the Mac are minuscule, therefore it's nit-picking if you really think there is a threat.

The point of Mac OS Anti-Virus's are to detect Windows Virus's so you don't pass them on in an email, even though they maybe harmless to you they can harm your other computers or friends.

Windows is more commonly targeted as it's more popular. There's still viruses aimed at the Mac...they're mostly a proof of concept thing though..



You can still be infected via a exploit in a open port, cookie viruses etc. There is always a need for a anti virus. "Going on the internet without a anti virus, is like having sex unprotected with a *****".

Especially if you use Internet Explorer ;).

[Nick.]

Yeah. I hate it when Mac users boast about not having viruses when PCs are dreadful for viruses. Macs don't have many viruses yeah...but when your PC contracts a virus it's your own fault (although I did get a virus 12 days ago:P).




Windows is more commonly targeted as it's more popular. There's still viruses aimed at the Mac...they're mostly a proof of concept thing though..

The market share thing is absolute bull. Any virus-creator would love to create a virus for OS X, just to be known as the first person to do it never-mind if it never hit anyone.

[N!ck]

The market share thing is absolute bull. Any virus-creator would love to create a virus for OS X, just to be known as the first person to do it never-mind if it never hit anyone.

There are viruses for Mac, just not many :S.

[Nick.]

There are viruses for Mac, just not many :S.
What I meant to say is one that actually damages something.

[Agnostic Bear]

What I meant to say is one that actually damages something.

There are already, the Army found that out and pointed it out to mac users.

Argue with the army. I dare you.

[jackass]

I'm on Windows and I use AVG.

Oh and at the people saying you're not stupid enough to download an infected file, you do know that a virus can be downloaded through temporary internet files and what not, so to get infected all you have to do is go onto a site, and there are way more ways than that as well.

[Nick.]

There are already, the Army found that out and pointed it out to mac users.

Argue with the army. I dare you.
Give me a link to the virus please, I'd love to let it go wild on my Mac.

[Jahova]

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/12/02/apple_mac_av_advice/
The people at mac say you should use one..

[Kevin]

Give me a link to the virus please, I'd love to let it go wild on my Mac.


I'd get banned if i posted a link to a virus, but find a download for this



OSX_LAMZEV.A (http://www.trendmicro.com/vinfo/virusencyclo/default5.asp?VName=OSX%5FLAMZEV%2EA&VSect=T)

[Calon]

You can easily get infected by a virus by visiting a malicious web page, there is a need for virus protection, you can simply just not use it, but that's just like parking a Ferrari in the middle of London, with the keys in the car door, lots of people are watching it, if someone gets in, but when someone gets in you've lost it.

[Calon]

Give me a link to the virus please, I'd love to let it go wild on my Mac.
There are also malicious macros for Mac's.

Woops for double post.

[Decode]

You can easily get infected by a virus by visiting a malicious web page, there is a need for virus protection, you can simply just not use it, but that's just like parking a Ferrari in the middle of London, with the keys in the car door, lots of people are watching it, if someone gets in, but when someone gets in you've lost it.

I've had no virus protection for 3 months and I don't have any viruses yet. As long as you stick to safe websites its fine not to have any.

[Agnostic Bear]

I've had no virus protection for 3 months and I don't have any viruses yet. As long as you stick to safe websites its fine not to have any.

You don't have any as far as you know.

[Decode]

You don't have any as far as you know.

I have no script for firefox so there is no way a script could download a virus to my computer. I'm 99% sure I don't have a virus.

[Agnostic Bear]

I have no script for firefox so there is no way a script could download a virus to my computer. I'm 99% sure I don't have a virus.

There is always a way, noscript will only protect a certain amount, nothing is foolproof to someone determined enough.

[Nick.]

I'd get banned if i posted a link to a virus, but find a download for this



OSX_LAMZEV.A (http://www.trendmicro.com/vinfo/virusencyclo/default5.asp?VName=OSX%5FLAMZEV%2EA&VSect=T)

It doesn't mention anything about the virus causing damage.

[Kevin]

It doesn't mention anything about the virus causing damage.

Viruses arnt allways about destruction

[Nick.]

Viruses arnt allways about destruction
I wanted one that caused damage.
http://www.habboxforum.com/showthread.php?p=5429028#post5429028