port forwarding = viruses?

[Dilt]

Not everyone runs Windows. If you use Mac OS X or GNU/Linux to run Blockland, you will not get viruses through port forwarding because both were designed with network and multi-user security as the highest priority.

Doesn't matter. What I said applies to all OSes, regardless of ability of security. It is possible to be remotely exploited with a port forwarded. The odds of it happening may be smaller on Mac OS X or any of the various Linux flavors, but it may still be possible for it to happen.

Does WINE or equivilant even run Blockland, by the way?

The fact people think their safe because their a Maccigarette makes them even more likely a target. There aren't as many Macs as there are Window PC's, so theres a smaller hacker userbase.

What's relevant is the amount of viruses/exploits written. Most of the virus writers go for the most commonly-used software in order to infect/exploit the most people.

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[E_net4]

Let me tell you that a real Mac user doesn't know what a virus is.

[n0cturni]

Not everyone runs Windows. If you use Mac OS X or GNU/Linux to run Blockland, you will not get viruses through port forwarding because both were designed with network and multi-user security as the highest priority.

Doesn't matter. What I said applies to all OSes, regardless of ability of security. It is possible to be remotely exploited with a port forwarded. The odds of it happening may be smaller on Mac OS X or any of the various Linux flavors, but it may still be possible for it to happen.

Does WINE or equivilant even run Blockland, by the way?

The fact people think their safe because their a Maccigarette makes them even more likely a target. There aren't as many Macs as there are Window PC's, so theres a smaller hacker userbase.

What's relevant is the amount of viruses/exploits written. Most of the virus writers go for the most commonly-used software in order to infect/exploit the most people.

Top quote=Yes, Blockland can be run on WINE, but I'm not sure about any other Linux OS.

[black knight]

what "qft" mean

[n0cturni]

my guess is "Quote for the," which I think means "Quote for the win."

[-Koden-]

what "qft" mean

It means quoted for truth.
N0ct, lurk moar.

[Reactor Worker]

what "qft" mean

Quoted For Truth.

It just means they agree fully with the statement.

[heedicalking]

plz get back to topic

[Dilt]

plz get back to topic

The topic's been answered. 'Yes, but very, very little chance'.

[-Koden-]

Sorry, if you need one more answer, then no, forwarding will not let you get viruses.

[DrMobius]

It's safe.

[n0cturni]

what "qft" mean

It means quoted for truth.
N0ct, lurk moar.

I think I did pretty good, considering it was based entirely off of guesswork.

[n0cturni]

It's safe.

I respond with:

Yes.

Those saying no are simply unaware of network security. However, the ODDS of it happening are very, very slim. Most people forward ports, most do not get viruses 'sent' to them. Supposing a port is forwarded, that only gives 'hackers' a means of accessing your computer. All they could usually do at that point is attempt to exploit something you're running. As long as your programs are all properly updated (including Windows), you'll be fine.

Espically considering a 'hacker' has to specifically target you in order for this to happen. And has to find the port you've forwarded (most portscanners stop at about 1k-2k). And most real hackers don't care about small-fry, anyway.

QFT.
It's possible but VERYYYYYYYY unlikely.

QFT

[samus]

if you have a mac then NO
but if you have a PC then mayb

[n0cturni]

But if you have a mac there is still a chance, samus. There is just a smaller hackerbase, but that doesn't mean that it wont happen.