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Started by Massinova, October 25, 2010, 07:00:19 PM

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Massinova

October 25, 2010, 07:00:19 PM
Recently I noticed that two of my computers (with different antivirus / webcheck) both recognize this site as a security threat?

Something changed?

ducpainter

#1
October 25, 2010, 07:12:23 PM
Quote from: Massinova on October 25, 2010, 07:00:19 PM
Recently I noticed that two of my computers (with different antivirus / webcheck) both recognize this site as a security threat?

Something changed?
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.
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
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Massinova

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October 25, 2010, 07:55:59 PM
Thanks for the info.  Apparently, I missed the info on the server changes. 

CairnsDuc

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October 25, 2010, 08:06:01 PM Last Edit: October 26, 2010, 03:58:14 PM by SpankyDuc




[laugh]

Veloce-Fino

#4
October 25, 2010, 08:20:30 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.
Quote from: SpankyDuc on October 25, 2010, 08:06:01 PM




  [roll]

Is this thing on?

Popeye the Sailor

#5
October 25, 2010, 09:39:20 PM
Quote from: humorless dp on October 25, 2010, 07:12:23 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.
If the state had not cut funding for the mental institutions, this project could never have happened.

ducpainter

#6
October 26, 2010, 02:44:03 AM
Quote from: MrIncredible on October 25, 2010, 09:39:20 PM
That's why work blocks you. Lame.
Yes...your work is lame.
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent.”


stopintime

#7
October 26, 2010, 02:50:40 AM
McAfee tells me DMF is a risk.....

other than the usual madness?  ???
252,000 km/seventeen years - loving it

ducpainter

#8
October 26, 2010, 02:56:10 AM
Quote from: stopintime on October 26, 2010, 02:50:40 AM
McAfee tells me DMF is a risk.....

other than the usual madness?  ???
Click on the more info button...

what does it tell you about the risk?
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent.”


Turf

#9
October 26, 2010, 03:23:00 AM


I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I needed to be.

ducpainter

#10
October 26, 2010, 03:31:27 AM
Quote from: Paper5tr3et7 on October 26, 2010, 03:23:00 AM



While that would be a solution if incorrect security messages annoy you...

THERE IS NO RISK.

There...I feel better  ;D
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent.”


Turf

#11
October 26, 2010, 03:36:43 AM
Quote from: humorless dp on October 26, 2010, 03:31:27 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
I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I needed to be.

ducpainter

#12
October 26, 2010, 03:49:39 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'.
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent.”


herm

#13
October 26, 2010, 05:38:03 AM
Quote from: stopintime on October 26, 2010, 02:50:40 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..
Never wrestle with pigs. You both get dirty, and the pigs like it...
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