I mean, without downloading anything.
2007-07-26 08:06:59 · 9 answers · asked by Aquilino P 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
YES, because you are downloading things (script, images, etc) just by viewing the website. Most large sites are making your browser pull images/ads/scripts form lots of 3rd-party servers (Google Analytics, etc). A malicious site can make you download anything they want just by going to the site.
The scripts and images you download can contain exploits for specific browsers.
What can you do about it? Download the latest service packs and updates. Even if using Linux you have to keep up on security patches, the hackers are usually ahead of everyone else.
2007-07-26 08:14:24 · answer #1 · answered by fixedinseattle 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. More likely you would get some sort of spyware, rather than a virus. If you're having a problem, I suggest you install both virus protection software AND spyware protection software. There are MANY different manufacturers out there some of the major ones are Symantec (makers of the Norton suite), McAfee, AVG (offers free version of their software), and many others.
2007-07-26 15:13:48 · answer #2 · answered by J P 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, you can. Sometimes they have virus that run based on active x components. That's why you need an active antivirus program at your PC.
You can check kapersky if you need an antivirus
http://www.kapersky.com
2007-07-26 15:10:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely.
You should not visit sites that you don't trust and you should have an antivirus program like norton or mcaffee or something.
2007-07-26 15:15:08 · answer #4 · answered by garpit c 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yaw dawg if you use one a zem shitzy browzerz out dere and go to zum shitzy sites out dere.. lol
Yes you can! Always have an antivirus installed on your computer and update it frequently to protect yourself from ze **** over ze internet!
2007-07-26 15:11:30 · answer #5 · answered by axebonez 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
yes! best way to get Avast it has a web shield it stops the sites running a malicious code on your comp!
http://www.download.com/Avast-Home-Edition/3000-2239_4-10680976.html?tag=lst-0-2
hope that helps!
:-)
2007-07-26 15:11:35 · answer #6 · answered by trader 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hi. Yes.
2007-07-26 15:11:06 · answer #7 · answered by Cirric 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
yah i've got viruses from photobucket but some arent harmful they just come
2007-07-26 15:09:48 · answer #8 · answered by Erika 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yep
2007-07-26 15:09:02 · answer #9 · answered by TwoLOUD 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋