Could someone who creates a gaming website add a program, so that when installed it spys on your computer?

March 3rd, 2010 | by admin |

I was awakened in the middle of the night by my computer turning on. I laid there for awhile and realized it had been going for quite a while. I got up and turned off the computer and the next day when I checked out the log on files it said a gaming site had been on for 13 minutes before I had turned it off. I know no one was on because I’m very close to it and no tasks were set to run such as defragmenting, etc. A website for gamers to meet and chat and discuss things was downloaded by my teenager. When my child has updates to install from this website he has to get me to click the permission button to advance. So whats going on?????????
My teen had been the last one to use the computer so it may have been on idle. All I know is that the room lit up brightly and the computer acted like it was running.
If it was programmed to be part of the game site would it even show up on an anti virus scan?

could be a virus of some sort, or a trojan. and yes, you can attacth programs to even emails nowadays. Just be carefull what you download and scan it with your anitvirus. I use avast. Its a free virus program and is very helpful. Great customer service too. Good luck!

  1. 3 Responses to “Could someone who creates a gaming website add a program, so that when installed it spys on your computer?”

  2. By hks on Mar 3, 2010 | Reply

    that would be VERY illegal. if many users on are the site it should be no big deal. whats the website, let some of us check it out.
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  3. By friendlymom on Mar 3, 2010 | Reply

    yes, that is very possible. some sites can be affected by viruses that get into your system WITHOUT your knowing it. they can then be used to get hold of your passwords, email accounts, etc. they are called keyloggers. get your computer to a specialist before your passwords reach wrong hands.good luck!
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  4. By theleg0nd on Mar 3, 2010 | Reply

    could be a virus of some sort, or a trojan. and yes, you can attacth programs to even emails nowadays. Just be carefull what you download and scan it with your anitvirus. I use avast. Its a free virus program and is very helpful. Great customer service too. Good luck!
    References :

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