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Isn't the add on system a bit risky?
Gambsy:
--- Quote from: CityRPG on January 10, 2012, 11:44:47 AM ---To be fair, it is risky, because you're giving idiots access to your console.
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Aye most of the topic seems to be regarding malware though :D
A script calling a default function is not really a virus, but i guess it can be risky if you give it out to idiots i guess :D
Lugnut:
--- Quote from: CityRPG on January 09, 2012, 06:50:06 PM ---crash();
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why is this a function
Altiris:
You guys are saying that I am the one that does not understand how a virus or an add-on works, and how you guys are saying Add-Ons can't run viruses. That is not what I was asking, I was asking whether viruses can HIDE IN the add-on files NOT if they can execute them (how do you get those two things confused). I know there are viruses that spread to any new files or certain types of files that are created, so I just want to be informed if I can get viruses from downloading add-ons so that I can get better protection like purchasing another firewall. (obviously badspot would remove them once he would find out but still...)
phydeoux:
If you are seriously that worried about an add-on somehow stealing your personal information, and taking over your computer, then I advise that you only download RTB-approved add-ons. All public add-ons submitted to RTB must be evaluated and processed before approval for downloading. You will be safe this way.
Headcrab Zombie:
--- Quote from: Altiris on January 10, 2012, 04:00:33 PM ---I was asking whether viruses can HIDE IN the add-on files NOT if they can execute them
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Yes, someone could place a malicious executable file in an add-on .zip, but Blockland could not execute it, you'd have to open/extract the zip and run it yourself.
The most malicious thing I can think of doing would be giving an add-on developer an add-on with that has a TCP object in it that steals/deletes the add-ons.