2007-07-25 07:36:43 · 17 answers · asked by Aquilino P 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Pr0n
Illegal downloads (especially movies & music)
File sharing
Hacks & cracks (password stealers, product key generators, and the like)
Sites with free screensavers, smileys, and games are not **guaranteed** to cause trouble, but they're definitely something to be careful with. Before you download anything, read ALL of the fine print. If there's anything in there that smells even remotely like a rat, don't download it and move on to another site.
2007-07-25 08:08:46 · answer #1 · answered by Navigator 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, porn sites are the worst of the lot, but just about any site can put stuff you don't wish onto your computer. If you browse the web for even one minute without a good Internet Security solution you can become infected with all sorts of malware.
Keep yourself safe with a good Anti-Virus solution and a Firewall, if possible both software and hardware. The hardware Firewall is easiest to obtain by purchasing a Router. Use only one Anti-Virus and Firewall at any time, but you can use multiple Spyware solutions. I prefer a Suite, and I pay for a three license solution.
2007-07-25 14:43:50 · answer #2 · answered by Serenity 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everyone is right... Porn site are your number 1 offenders that will install malacious programs on your computer. Tey're not the only websites though. Free program site are really bad, too. Protect yourself with and Anti- Spyware and Anti Virus programs.
2007-07-25 14:51:05 · answer #3 · answered by E-man 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Porn
Serials
Cracks (alot)
Illegal Downloads (some torrent websites for example)
Scam websites
Through an infected email, so do not download any file without knowing its real contents.
Download websites (some of them has). Go only for trusted and safe websites such as download.com or ZDnet.
Most websitesw that are related to cracking, hacking, cheat codes, etc. (Do NOT look for these websites on google, for example "learn hacking websites"). Never visit such sites, or at least do not download anything from them.
2007-07-25 15:11:24 · answer #4 · answered by Knowledge King 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The above answers are correct, but it's important to remember that legitimate sites can be hijacked and used to distribute "malware." Malware is a generic term for all kinds of bad software: viruses, worms, Trojans, etc.
Most legitimate sites respond quickly when they learn they've been hijacked, but for a period of time, they can be dangerous.
2007-07-25 16:29:04 · answer #5 · answered by Ms Rice 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
porn,crack,serials, <--- sites like those.
the one above said smileies,toolbars or what have you. that is not a trojan or a virus but infact is adware and you agree to that when you download and use the product they offer
the site alone does not infect your computer.
installing a file from them may come with sponsors, so if you go to one of them check for sponsors and when isnatlling, if you have the option to opt out or say no then do so.
2007-07-25 14:42:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pornography
Illegal downloads
Sites with suspicious downloads (eg. screensavers, smileys)
Sites dealing with file sharing
You have a higher chance of encountering malware on sites dealing with those topics than on other sites.
2007-07-25 14:50:26 · answer #7 · answered by FlyingPenguins 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Adult/Porn sites and some of those that offer things like free Smileys and Browser add on's, or free games.
2007-07-25 14:42:55 · answer #8 · answered by Colin H 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Illegal websites
Torrents, cracks, adult, "free" download
Only download from trusted sites like microsoft
2007-07-25 16:28:34 · answer #9 · answered by garpit c 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pornography and some sites that have cracks for certain programs
2007-07-25 14:41:38 · answer #10 · answered by Iceman213 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋