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[Solved] Can a virus spread via home network?

Forum Applications : Security, Utilities, Anti-Malware [Solved] Can a virus spread via home network?

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If I connect an infected computer on my home network, can I infect other computers on it?

I ask because I want to remove a virus from someone else's computer but I have to connect it on my home network.

Anyone have options on this?

Message edited by chicago30 on 04-13-2010 at 03:33:50 AM

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Yes. A virus (such as ConFicker) Uses this to their advantage.
That's how ConFicker was able to spread so fast.

However, if you catch the virus fast enough, the likelihood of it spreading is low.

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yes without a doubt,like matan said usually with a lack of protection!

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