its got xp on it, but im wondering how long would it take before this gets infected? to test this, what must I do? do I just leave the PC on or must I do some web surfing? its connected to the web and I've installed no AV protection. I have nothing better to do today so I'm experimenting.
I'm told that one trip to an adult website will likely do it, but pretty much any Google search on a popular topic will net you something.
ok trying a google search now. firewall turned off. not sure if that matters or not. here goes.
using IE 8. no virus yet. but im trying! lol....
And your doing this for what reason?
lynda.com had a security video, the guy in the video said that by the time you go get a cup of coffee and get back, your pc will be infected. so far i'm not seeing it. the guy mentions the SANS institute, they did this and perhaps still do? see how long it takes to infect an unprotected pc. seems to be harder to infect than what he said in the video.
video was dated 2005. if that matters.
Are you using a router?
yes I have a router and I think it has a firewall built in. that could be why nothing has happened yet?
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