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kj_202
03-25-2008, 11:00 PM
Is there any odds of getting viruses from downloading mods etc... such as trojans (keylogger)???

Thanks, btw I ain't saying there is one, just wondering if there is any chance :).

Edit: I feel they are safe, I was just curious and I will report any if I think that are deemed to be unsafe.

Jase2
03-25-2008, 11:02 PM
Well, most mods that are released here are safe. However, as it is third party code, and not reviewed by the vBulletin team -- then it can cause problems and allow hackers to take over your board. However, this is only normally the case when the code is poorly written. It's safe to say, most mods here are safe.

Regards Jason :)

EvilChicken
03-25-2008, 11:03 PM
I have never ran across any on this site so I would say you are safe here. Through I would research the mod before just throwing it onto your site.

If the mod has great user responce then I would say your safe :)

kj_202
03-25-2008, 11:08 PM
I have never ran across any on this site so I would say you are safe here. Through I would research the mod before just throwing it onto your site.

If the mod has great user responce then I would say your safe :)

Well, most mods that are released here are safe. However, as it is third party code, and not reviewed by the vBulletin team -- then it can cause problems and allow hackers to take over your board. However, this is only normally the case when the code is poorly written. It's safe to say, most mods here are safe.

Regards Jason :)

THANKS :), I thought they are safe and still do but just curious to find out as I thought as they never get reviewed, I should be careful :) and go with what I think are safe.

Jase2
03-25-2008, 11:11 PM
If you're ever in doubt, just ask ;)

Regards Jason :)

kj_202
03-25-2008, 11:13 PM
If you're ever in doubt, just ask ;)

Regards Jason :)
Thanks

Dismounted
03-26-2008, 02:49 AM
If you suspect a modification being unsafe, please report the post and staff will look at it.