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Why do people get so many viruses.

geek_wpmooreMarch 8, 2008, 9:46 pm#1
Why do people get so many viruses. I haven't had a virus or trojan on my
computer for years. I must admit I don't do any filing sharing.I have run Nod32 for the most part. People don't seem to use common sense.
geek_swivelMarch 8, 2008, 9:50 pm#2
Yep Depends where they go. I have a guy that brings his system in on a regular basis, Always have to install a virus prog as he un-installs it because it upsets some of the sites he goes to. Was sanning one today. Scanned for 5 1/2 hours (didn't have one installed) and picked up 49000 virus's. Have to rescan again tomorrow as run out of time for the second scan.
geek_sarfasMarch 8, 2008, 9:54 pm#3
To keep the software security companies in business.
geek_flewyMarch 8, 2008, 9:58 pm#4
Aint had a virus in years all i get a cookie counts thru spybot or adware, .
geek_boots0016March 8, 2008, 10:01 pm#5
#1... I wouldn't get to compfortable with your high horse.
geek_deodarMarch 8, 2008, 10:05 pm#6
PEBKAC As usual.
geek_little_egyptMarch 9, 2008, 12:55 pm#7
Virus http://www.homestarrunner.com/sbemail118.html
geek_deodarMarch 9, 2008, 5:26 pm#8
#7 use Ad AwareSE & Spybot.Tick the boxes!
geek_sirferMarch 10, 2008, 9:59 pm#9
And use linux...everyone writes virii for windows! hee hee sorry , couldn't resist :)
geek_rowan11March 10, 2008, 10:08 pm#10
As deodar said PEBKAC, when I used to have windows I always virus checked every Zip, Rar etc file I would receive people just need to take more care :) Granted yes some kids download viruses :)
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