Safety of Bitdefender online scan?

Discussion in 'Malware Help (A Specialist Will Reply)' started by yeeha, Aug 30, 2007.

  1. yeeha

    yeeha Private First Class

    Isn't there an inherent risk in allowing a remote server to scan every file on your computer?
     
    yeeha, Aug 30, 2007
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  2. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member

    No worse than allowing your PC to connect to the internet to begin with. It is not just any remote server. It is a well known security site.

    Do you download using P2P programs or torrents? That is 1000 times more dangerous.

    Do download cracks or keygens? That is 10,000 times more dangerous

    Do you ever surf porn sites? That is also 10,000 times more dangerous.

    While the 1000 and 10,000 numbers are not proven facts, they are just used to expressed the point of what is more dangerous.
     
    chaslang, Aug 30, 2007
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