i was told that there is a massive virus running around myspace and that i might not want to log in. is this true? if it is, would it be dangerous to log in? i wasn't told much about it.
2006-12-05 13:24:45 · 9 answers · asked by sublimeasalime 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
Just another theory that people make up. There are viruses everywere you go. Almost every person connected to the internet (yes, even those with anti-virus software) have some form of spyware/virus/trojan/keylogger on their computer. Someone can't attack you by simply logging in unless they had complete access to all of the databases that run MySpace and unlimited FTP access to be able to attack you when you simply login. All I have to say is that don't be afraid to login to something because of a virus. The people that say they got a virus from myspace probably got it from the *orn site they looked at the day before or an e-mail they didn't know who was from. Just keep you anti-virus software up to date, don't listen to people talking about viruses who have no idea what they're talking about, and yes do be cautios with who you affiliate with on any site, that is how you most likely will get a virus.
2006-12-05 13:35:56 · answer #1 · answered by mattmaul92 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It could have been the Conficker virus. It became into by way of unfold interior the laptop worldwide on April 1st as an April fool's prank. This virus is amazingly risky. it may even disable your Anti--virus and different risk-free practices courses. yet i do no longer think of Myspace has this virus. as long as your residing house windows is as much as date and your Anti-virus is as much as date, then you do no longer could complication approximately something. wish I helped!
2016-10-04 22:36:43 · answer #2 · answered by banowski 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a virus that involves your quicktime video player. If you log into myspace you will have an alert from 'tom' and you can download a patch to fix any problems.
2006-12-05 13:28:17 · answer #3 · answered by lscrighton 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Eh, I wouldnt worry about it. Myspace is full of bugs and bots anyway.. ya know those anoying friend request and messages... Woman wanting to be ur friend, etc.. those are bots.. N e way... It is possible they have a virus. It would probably be just some sort of spy ware though... Dont worry about it. Use myspace and have fun with it... Mine is at: www.myspace.com/robosquid
Add me if u want...
2006-12-05 13:35:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There isn't a "massive virus" on myspace. But you can get infected by various malware by downloading files listed on people's myspace pages.
See also:
Exploit that trys to get MySpace visitor to download Zango spyware
http://www.slashdot.com
2006-12-05 13:29:58 · answer #5 · answered by arcaemous 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suggest you safeguard your PC by installing a standard antivirus and an antispyware. I can give a few links that offer free virus and spyware removers...!You may be having a virus or spyware installed on your PC. Norton, AVG , Avast are free antivirus software. Ad-aware, Ewido are free spyware removers. You can download free softwares at
http://fixit.in/antivirus.html and http://fixit.in/spywareremover.html
2006-12-07 11:54:12 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I tried downloading the patch but it would let me.. it kept asking me to run activex control but then it would boot me off hte internet..
i hope i dont have it eeek
2006-12-05 13:32:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, not a virus but phishing into ur acct. and getting ur password, yes.
2006-12-05 20:09:51 · answer #8 · answered by Jules 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should change your password now, and about every 60 days you should change it to keep hackers away from your account.
2006-12-05 13:43:45 · answer #9 · answered by MacWannaBe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋