if my computer is infected by trojan and backdoor viruses, and i use a secure means of payment like with amazon, are my details at risk. my computer is mac and the i think the two viruses affect the windows platform but i'm not sure. please help especially if computers are your thing
2007-11-26 11:46:50 · 10 answers · asked by charles h 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Even if you are on a mac, I still recommend installing a security suite (antivirus, firewall, etc) from a reliable vendor (like virex by mcafee for os x).
I'm not sure I am understanding whether or not you are infected since you say you are on a mac and there are very few malware now for that OS (unless you have pre-osx?)
If you have infected files then you can certainly transmit them to a windows os and infect that system.
As for your information being at risk... absolutely.
A backdoor means your computer has an open door available to anyone who wants to take advantage of it.
So if I have accessed your system via a backdoor I could put on some monitoring software (ie, spyware / keylogger) and get your amazon account and credit card information and that's all folks!
Good Luck
2007-11-26 11:59:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes some viruses open windows for hackers or send typed out info to hackers.Backdoors are the bastard! trojans corrupt your hard drive if left long. Macs can be affected to because PC can have Mac IP which if you computers address. Nobody is safe mate just if you have a firewall a hacker cant be bother attacking you because many people don't bother with them!!!
2007-11-26 11:52:28 · answer #2 · answered by tomtomsatnav1989 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could pass that virus onto the computers that run the amazon and from there infect anyone who is surfing the website. Same thing with the trojan. Try to clean your computer.
2007-11-26 11:51:50 · answer #3 · answered by Belgariad 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You do not know what type of personal information will leak out to someone or not. The payment may or may not reach Amazon.com, but your personal information may be sent out at the same time. Clean up your Virus to get your computer work normally first before you do your shopping.
2007-11-26 11:55:28 · answer #4 · answered by Scott P 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Run TROJAN REMOVER. You can download from www.simplysup.com. The program is free for 30 days, it is very fast and does a good job. Well worth a try.
2007-11-26 19:46:47 · answer #5 · answered by ROBERT R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Watch out for keyloggers trying to 'steal' passwords and your account details. To be on the safe side, go into allprogs/accessories/accessibility to access an on screen keybd. You can then type in your details using mouse clicks instead of readable ascii chars.
2007-11-26 12:03:39 · answer #6 · answered by azteccameron1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-12 21:11:52 · answer #7 · answered by monsalvatge 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
always scan your computer for trogans, viruses after your done being online. being protected is important when surfing the web. always get updates for your spyware programs.
2007-11-26 11:53:59 · answer #8 · answered by John S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you have a anti virus software
2007-11-26 11:52:50 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
no
2007-11-26 19:59:12 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋