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maryn1958

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Virus question
« on: November 18, 2010, 04:37:36 PM »
How long does it take a virus to corrupt a computer?

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Re: Virus question
« Reply #1 on: November 18, 2010, 04:40:14 PM »
No such thing. Depends on the virus and what it does. Some can cause major damage immediately, some trojans will cause problems down the road. Is there a purpose behind the question?

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Re: Virus question
« Reply #2 on: November 18, 2010, 11:02:20 PM »
Is there a way to protect websites on shared servers when virus protection is not given by the hosting company?  I seem to be continuously hit by them.  Thank you.

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Re: Virus question
« Reply #3 on: November 19, 2010, 04:16:37 PM »
Lawyer, should start your own topic. But to answer your question quickly it depends on the type of webserver you're using. It's more than likely that the server is getting compromised then getting infected from an outside source. I'd make sure to change all your passwords and if it happens again send an e-mail to your webserver indicating that there is a security breach on the server and that it should be fixed.

If all else fails switch hosting companies, there are thousands out there that will provide you with better service.
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