C chicago30 Distinguished Jun 1, 2009 90 0 18,630 Apr 13, 2010 #1 If I connect an infected computer on my home network, can I infect other computers on it? I ask because I want to remove a virus from someone else's computer but I have to connect it on my home network. Anyone have options on this?
If I connect an infected computer on my home network, can I infect other computers on it? I ask because I want to remove a virus from someone else's computer but I have to connect it on my home network. Anyone have options on this?
Solution Matan Eldan Apr 13, 2010 Yes. A virus (such as ConFicker) Uses this to their advantage. That's how ConFicker was able to spread so fast. However, if you catch the virus fast enough, the likelihood of it spreading is low.
Yes. A virus (such as ConFicker) Uses this to their advantage. That's how ConFicker was able to spread so fast. However, if you catch the virus fast enough, the likelihood of it spreading is low.
Matan Eldan Distinguished Mar 7, 2010 299 0 19,160 Apr 13, 2010 Solution #2 Yes. A virus (such as ConFicker) Uses this to their advantage. That's how ConFicker was able to spread so fast. However, if you catch the virus fast enough, the likelihood of it spreading is low. Upvote 0 Downvote Solution
Yes. A virus (such as ConFicker) Uses this to their advantage. That's how ConFicker was able to spread so fast. However, if you catch the virus fast enough, the likelihood of it spreading is low.
Dark Lord of Tech Retired Moderator Aug 18, 2009 128,657 1,800 159,590 Apr 14, 2010 #3 yes without a doubt,like matan said usually with a lack of protection! Upvote 0 Downvote
Mousemonkey Titan Sep 3, 2006 59,462 17 92,965 Jan 28, 2012 #4 Best answer selected by mousemonkey. Upvote 0 Downvote
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