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What do viruses target?
Greetings. I have a question about viruses, etc.: I have a
computer riddled with viruses. I just bought a new computer, but I'm worried that when I plug the new computer into the internet socket in the wall, that my new computer will be targeted with the same viruses, etc. that the old one is. Will this happen? Another way of asking is, do virus "mailing lists" target a particular computer, or your IP address, or the actual socket in the wall, or what, exactly? Also, if I have two computers in the same room, alternately hooked up to the same internet socket in the wall, will they both have the same IP address? Just trying to protect my new computer from these constant virus attacks that my old one gets. Thanks for your time. |
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What do viruses target?
If you are using Windows XP and it is not patched *before* going on to the
internet you can bet that you will be infected with something like Blaster or Sasser. Yes the computers will have the same IP address unless they are using separate (unique) ISP connections. And while we're on the subject of networks, if one computer is infected with viruses/malware there is a chance that other systems on the same network may be infected if the particular virus/malware is network aware. All computers are targeted, but understand that said targetting is either completely random, or in the case of viruses received via email, because your email address is somewhere on an infected computer. A beginners guide to protecting your computer can be found he http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/data/prevention.htm -- Hyperlinks are used to ensure advice remains current _______________________________________ Sandi - Microsoft MVP since 1999 (IE/OE) http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/ Steve wrote: Greetings. I have a question about viruses, etc.: I have a computer riddled with viruses. I just bought a new computer, but I'm worried that when I plug the new computer into the internet socket in the wall, that my new computer will be targeted with the same viruses, etc. that the old one is. Will this happen? Another way of asking is, do virus "mailing lists" target a particular computer, or your IP address, or the actual socket in the wall, or what, exactly? Also, if I have two computers in the same room, alternately hooked up to the same internet socket in the wall, will they both have the same IP address? Just trying to protect my new computer from these constant virus attacks that my old one gets. Thanks for your time. |
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What do viruses target?
There's a few viruses out there that are non-specific. Attacks any PC
connected to the internet. Sasser will attack a Win98 OS PC, but cannot affect its operability. Rather, like "typhoid Mary", will carry the affliction to other PCs. There are others that can affect a 98/98SE PC, but not target the PC specifically. Neither attack a specific IP or range of IPs. Then there's trojans meant to take control of your PC remotely in some fashion. Then there's bugs at some websites that compromise your confidentiality. A PCs IP address in relation to the internet is delegated by the ISP at login or connection. You need 3 forms of protection. AV, a firewall, and a real-time bug-finder and scanner. If you treasure any of your personal data, use a stand-alone PC for it. "Steve" wrote in message ... Greetings. I have a question about viruses, etc.: I have a computer riddled with viruses. I just bought a new computer, but I'm worried that when I plug the new computer into the internet socket in the wall, that my new computer will be targeted with the same viruses, etc. that the old one is. Will this happen? Another way of asking is, do virus "mailing lists" target a particular computer, or your IP address, or the actual socket in the wall, or what, exactly? Also, if I have two computers in the same room, alternately hooked up to the same internet socket in the wall, will they both have the same IP address? Just trying to protect my new computer from these constant virus attacks that my old one gets. Thanks for your time. |
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