Host file

bubba2012 · bubba2012 #1 (**permalink**)

04-30-2012, 03:45 AM

Hi wanted to ask a question re host file. Say this form had issues, and i was to put into the host file www forum name, or 208. XXX.XXX is that safe?. Could a forum hack me, i know it sounds far fetched, but a forum i know isn't working properly they said to enter stuff into my host file so i could browse it properly. I just want to know that nobody from the forum can acess my PC, I use windows too. Would you feel ok doing it? or am i being a bit para?

louishen · louishen #2 (**permalink**)

04-30-2012, 05:24 AM

Usually you use the host file to block sites, not to access them

bubba2012 · bubba2012 #3 (**permalink**)

04-30-2012, 05:37 AM

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Originally Posted by louishen

Usually you use the host file to block sites, not to access them

I thought so too, not sure why they said enter www. Forum name, or 208. XXX in order to view the website. Just not sure how safe as i know nothing about host files seems odd.

chas_m · chas_m #4 (**permalink**)

05-01-2012, 06:45 AM

Yes, this seems highly suspicious to me too.

bubba2012 · bubba2012 #5 (**permalink**)

05-01-2012, 07:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chas_m

Yes, this seems highly suspicious to me too.

I'm not willing to edit my host file to browse a forum!...so if they cant fix their issues, well i will keep away till they do. I go with gut feeling on this thanks

louishen #2 (permalink)
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chas_m #4 (permalink)
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Member Since: Apr 30, 2012 Posts: 3	04-30-2012, 03:45 AM Hi wanted to ask a question re host file. Say this form had issues, and i was to put into the host file www forum name, or 208. XXX.XXX is that safe?. Could a forum hack me, i know it sounds far fetched, but a forum i know isn't working properly they said to enter stuff into my host file so i could browse it properly. I just want to know that nobody from the forum can acess my PC, I use windows too. Would you feel ok doing it? or am i being a bit para?
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