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Title: DMF a security risk? Post by: Massinova on October 25, 2010, 06:00:19 PM Recently I noticed that two of my computers (with different antivirus / webcheck) both recognize this site as a security threat?
Something changed? Title: Re: DMF a security risk? Post by: ducpainter on October 25, 2010, 06:12:23 PM Recently I noticed that two of my computers (with different antivirus / webcheck) both recognize this site as a security threat? Our new host...remember we have a new server...has anti hacking measures instituted that appear unusual to the anti virus programs. If you click on what the threat actually is...they don't know. [roll]Something changed? The anti virus people need to update their thinking. I can assure you the DMF is not a security risk. Title: Re: DMF a security risk? Post by: Massinova on October 25, 2010, 06:55:59 PM Thanks for the info. Apparently, I missed the info on the server changes.
Title: Re: DMF a security risk? Post by: CairnsDuc on October 25, 2010, 07:06:01 PM (http://www.tfhp.org/images/tinfoil-hat.jpg) [laugh] Title: Re: DMF a security risk? Post by: Veloce-Fino on October 25, 2010, 07:20:30 PM DP works for google and is farming us for personal data. Sometimes my webcam turns on by itself, it can only mean BB is watching
No doubt in the future we will all be picked up for various crimes. (http://www.tfhp.org/images/tinfoil-hat.jpg) [roll] Title: Re: DMF a security risk? Post by: Popeye the Sailor on October 25, 2010, 08:39:20 PM Our new host...remember we have a new server...has anti hacking measures instituted that appear unusual to the anti virus programs. If you click on what the threat actually is...they don't know. [roll] The anti virus people need to update their thinking. I can assure you the DMF is not a security risk. That's why work blocks you. Lame. Title: Re: DMF a security risk? Post by: ducpainter on October 26, 2010, 01:44:03 AM That's why work blocks you. Lame. Yes...your work is lame.Title: Re: DMF a security risk? Post by: stopintime on October 26, 2010, 01:50:40 AM McAfee tells me DMF is a risk.....
other than the usual madness? ??? Title: Re: DMF a security risk? Post by: ducpainter on October 26, 2010, 01:56:10 AM McAfee tells me DMF is a risk..... Click on the more info button...other than the usual madness? ??? what does it tell you about the risk? Title: Re: DMF a security risk? Post by: Turf on October 26, 2010, 02:23:00 AM (http://www.filecluster.com/reviews/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/gangtux_ubuntu.png)
Title: Re: DMF a security risk? Post by: ducpainter on October 26, 2010, 02:31:27 AM (http://www.filecluster.com/reviews/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/gangtux_ubuntu.png) While that would be a solution if incorrect security messages annoy you...THERE IS NO RISK. There...I feel better ;D Title: Re: DMF a security risk? Post by: Turf on October 26, 2010, 02:36:43 AM While that would be a solution if incorrect security messages annoy you... THERE IS NO RISK. There...I feel better ;D Also no messages from antivirus software you wouldn't have for the nonexistent risk that that DMF doesn't cause ;D Title: Re: DMF a security risk? Post by: ducpainter on October 26, 2010, 02:49:39 AM I've learned a bunch about servers and hosting in the past couple of years.
I never knew that laziness in smtp configuration could get a server on a spam blacklist. I never knew that a linux OS would cache memory for installed programs whether they needed it or not...just like windoze...leaving available memory dangerously low and response times ridiculously slow... but most importantly I've learned that many systems admins just do things the way they've always done it even if it doesn't work. We have an excellent host right now IMO. They have packages that work for a busy site like ours, and offer the flexibility to add on without server migration. Daryl has migrated us so many times now he was considering installing a zipper so he could just shake all the files from one to the other. To everyone concerned about this I will contact our host and find out if they have any more info about the bogus warnings. In the meantime I'm not worried about the 'risk'. Title: Re: DMF a security risk? Post by: herm on October 26, 2010, 04:38:03 AM McAfee tells me DMF is a risk..... that software (and nortons too) is bogus. i used it for years and it was a huge PITA, caused more trouble than it was worth. i have been using MS security essentials since it was released, and am extremely pleased with it. edit: of course, if you like coolaid, than there is nothing to worry about.. Title: Re: DMF a security risk? Post by: Monster Dave on October 26, 2010, 04:38:46 AM (http://www.tfhp.org/images/tinfoil-hat.jpg) no..... (http://i.bnet.com/blogs/its_a_trap.jpg) [cheeky] Title: Re: DMF a security risk? Post by: lazylightnin717 on October 26, 2010, 05:49:08 AM You should be more concerned about your checkbook. This website is much more dangerous for my account balance than my computer
Title: Re: DMF a security risk? Post by: Rameses on October 26, 2010, 09:21:42 AM no..... (http://i.bnet.com/blogs/its_a_trap.jpg) [cheeky] If you frequent /b/, that image has an entirely different meaning. [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] Title: Re: DMF a security risk? Post by: Veloce-Fino on October 26, 2010, 09:31:48 AM If you frequent /b/, that image has an entirely different meaning. [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] yes /b/rother .... it does.. :-* Title: Re: DMF a security risk? Post by: duc_fan on October 28, 2010, 02:41:06 PM You should be more concerned about your checkbook. This website is much more dangerous for my account balance than my computer [clap] [laugh] I second that. As far as "risk"... of course this site a risk. We encourage the riding of high-performance Italian motorcycles, and riding motorcycles is risky. [cheeky] Title: Re: DMF a security risk? Post by: Monster Dave on October 28, 2010, 05:05:17 PM If you frequent /b/, that image has an entirely different meaning. [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] True - though I thought it was a good use of the double entendre!! [cheeky] Title: Re: DMF a security risk? Post by: DoubleEagle on October 28, 2010, 08:14:04 PM My internet security software shows DMF a low risk website .
Dolph (http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn198/DoubleEagle_photo/ride.gif) Title: Re: DMF a security risk? Post by: Rameses on October 28, 2010, 11:27:48 PM True - though I thought it was a good use of the double entendre!! [cheeky] In that case, nicely played. That's one ugly ass trap though. [laugh] Title: Re: DMF a security risk? Post by: Speedbag on October 29, 2010, 01:44:31 PM Hmm.....as of this week I can't access the DMF at work either.
Session times out after about 30 seconds of trying to access... Title: Re: DMF a security risk? Post by: kopfjäger on November 01, 2010, 07:34:12 PM Got a couple security risks from McAfee tonight.
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