WHAT "bad" websites?

Discussion in 'Software' started by BobLewiston, Feb 16, 2010.

  1. BobLewiston

    BobLewiston Private E-2

    Please excuse my naïveté: exactly what types of websites am I supposed to steer clear of to avoid contracting malware infections?
     
  2. Kestrel13!

    Kestrel13! Super Malware Fighter - Major Dilemma Staff Member

    That's a bit of a broad question and you will get many replies :-D

    I'll just link to a handy firefox plug in which I wouldn't be without, but also common sense is involved too.

    Web Of Trust

    This will certainly help you decide whether or not you wish to visit a site.
     
  3. LauraR

    LauraR MajorGeeks Super-Duper Administrator Staff Member

    The biggies would be: porn, gambling, file sharing (pirated music, videos, etc)

    Really though, you need to be careful no matter what you're doing. Not to be grim, but malware is everywhere. Don't ever just 'click' without really thinking about it.


    and yes....WOT (Web of Trust), which Kestrel linked you to is an excellent tool.
     
  4. collinsl

    collinsl MajorGeek

    additions: ANY links found in emails you have not been expecting/want to receive, including ones which look like they are "official", any email attachments, even if they are from a trusted source (they can be infected en route)
     
  5. sach2

    sach2 Major Geek Extraordinaire

    My one and only malware infection came from a free registry or driver update scanner. I don't remember the site but I think the site was reputable but their advertiser was the problem. So, I guess, just one more thing to possibly avoid.
     
  6. silas

    silas MajorGeek

    If your one of those person that tries to get things online that in real life you have to buy like shows, movies, songs, and you google saying where can I view this or that.. and they come up as website.. well going to them or clicking on them can give you bad things. Because people are always tring to view or get something that should be paid for. Same thing for porn sites and downloading things on your computer will cause great danger.
     

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