Anti Virus

Immed8 · August 20th, 2006, 5:42 PM

Hi!!

I have few questions related to Virus/Anti Virus Software and protection against hackers.

* Do we need to install an Anti Virus Software or run a virus scan on the server on a regular basis?

* Does the hosting plan come along with an Anti Virus software to check for virus on the server?

* What are the precautionery measures against hackers?

* Which is the best anti Virus software the I need to buy/install on the server if required.

**Bigjohn** · August 20th, 2006, 8:18 PM

There are virus protocols in the EXIM email daemon. That's the only protection that I'm aware of, unless they're running scans of the file system on the server as a whole from ROOT.

Best protection against hackers is to ensure that your scripts are current.

**David** · August 20th, 2006, 11:09 PM

I'm not sure which hosting plan you are asking about. As a dedicated server customer, you can install whatever you want to scan your machine, so long as it adhears to the TOS/AUP. There is an option to scan for Trojans, but it like anything else is going to be resource intensive. I rarely run it on my own.

As BigJohn said, keep your scripts up to date and make sure all your software you are running is updated.

Immed8 · August 21st, 2006, 2:15 AM

I'm a reseller with the Surpass Reseller Plan - Package Ordered: Surpass.

Would this info help us to narrow down on some solution.

**Bigjohn** · August 21st, 2006, 12:09 PM

The only protection provided to you is the email scanner from Exim (ClamAV, I believe).

So, the issue is that you're responsible to ensure that any scripts are current, and any files that you wish to exchange are scanned - usually before you post them or after you download them.

John

Immed8 · August 21st, 2006, 12:30 PM

ok thanx john.

also I want you to tell me if I can buy an antivirus software and install it on a server or not. Just to make sure that the server is clean and protection from future threats.

Dont worry that would be my last question in regards to this topic

Appreciate your quick response.

Thank you.

**Skipdawg** · August 21st, 2006, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Immed8

ok thanx john.

also I want you to tell me if I can buy an antivirus software and install it on a server or not. Just to make sure that the server is clean and protection from future threats.

Dont worry that would be my last question in regards to this topic

Appreciate your quick response.

Thank you.

You can do that with a Dedicated or VPS server but can't install such on a shared/reseller account that I am aware of. Just do as stated above about keeping your scripts up to date and keep a close eye on things.

These are managed servers with Surpass BTW

**Bigjohn** · August 21st, 2006, 1:47 PM

Skip got it right... you cannot install anything like that on your shared or reseller.

August 20th, 2006, 5:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
Immed8 Registered User Fresh Surpasser Joined in Aug 2006 Lives in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India Hosted on Pass43 12 posts Gave thanks: 2 Thanked 0 times	Anti Virus Hi!! I have few questions related to Virus/Anti Virus Software and protection against hackers. * Do we need to install an Anti Virus Software or run a virus scan on the server on a regular basis? * Does the hosting plan come along with an Anti Virus software to check for virus on the server? * What are the precautionery measures against hackers? * Which is the best anti Virus software the I need to buy/install on the server if required. __________________ Pass43 Immed8.com

August 20th, 2006, 8:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
Bigjohn minor deity Super #1 Joined in Apr 2004 Lives in Georgia Hosted on XEON 7,363 posts Gave thanks: 25 Thanked 94 times	There are virus protocols in the EXIM email daemon. That's the only protection that I'm aware of, unless they're running scans of the file system on the server as a whole from ROOT. Best protection against hackers is to ensure that your scripts are current. __________________ Proud to be a Surmunity Mod! XEON PASS60 PASS61 Make a fundamental difference! My Sites: Curious about Brewing Beer? Join the community! >>>>> Some Change is GOOD! Keep your paycheck! Support the Fair Tax Get into an Art museum Victorian London It's your brain -*ON WEB* - mybrainhost.com (under development) What SHOULD Government do? Much Less than it Does!

August 20th, 2006, 11:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
David I'm Dope as Crack Resident. Joined in Mar 2004 Lives in Asheboro, NC Hosted on Pass 7 13,036 posts Gave thanks: 7 Thanked 29 times	I'm not sure which hosting plan you are asking about. As a dedicated server customer, you can install whatever you want to scan your machine, so long as it adhears to the TOS/AUP. There is an option to scan for Trojans, but it like anything else is going to be resource intensive. I rarely run it on my own. As BigJohn said, keep your scripts up to date and make sure all your software you are running is updated. __________________

August 21st, 2006, 2:15 AM	#4 (permalink)
Immed8 Registered User Fresh Surpasser Joined in Aug 2006 Lives in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India Hosted on Pass43 12 posts Gave thanks: 2 Thanked 0 times	I'm a reseller with the Surpass Reseller Plan - Package Ordered: Surpass. Would this info help us to narrow down on some solution. __________________ Pass43 Immed8.com

August 21st, 2006, 12:09 PM	#5 (permalink)
Bigjohn minor deity Super #1 Joined in Apr 2004 Lives in Georgia Hosted on XEON 7,363 posts Gave thanks: 25 Thanked 94 times	The only protection provided to you is the email scanner from Exim (ClamAV, I believe). So, the issue is that you're responsible to ensure that any scripts are current, and any files that you wish to exchange are scanned - usually before you post them or after you download them. John __________________ Proud to be a Surmunity Mod! XEON PASS60 PASS61 Make a fundamental difference! My Sites: Curious about Brewing Beer? Join the community! >>>>> Some Change is GOOD! Keep your paycheck! Support the Fair Tax Get into an Art museum Victorian London It's your brain -*ON WEB* - mybrainhost.com (under development) What SHOULD Government do? Much Less than it Does!

August 21st, 2006, 12:30 PM	#6 (permalink)
Immed8 Registered User Fresh Surpasser Joined in Aug 2006 Lives in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India Hosted on Pass43 12 posts Gave thanks: 2 Thanked 0 times	Roger that!! ok thanx john. also I want you to tell me if I can buy an antivirus software and install it on a server or not. Just to make sure that the server is clean and protection from future threats. Dont worry that would be my last question in regards to this topic Appreciate your quick response. Thank you. __________________ Pass43 Immed8.com

August 21st, 2006, 1:47 PM	#8 (permalink)
Bigjohn minor deity Super #1 Joined in Apr 2004 Lives in Georgia Hosted on XEON 7,363 posts Gave thanks: 25 Thanked 94 times	Skip got it right... you cannot install anything like that on your shared or reseller. __________________ Proud to be a Surmunity Mod! XEON PASS60 PASS61 Make a fundamental difference! My Sites: Curious about Brewing Beer? Join the community! >>>>> Some Change is GOOD! Keep your paycheck! Support the Fair Tax Get into an Art museum Victorian London It's your brain -*ON WEB* - mybrainhost.com (under development) What SHOULD Government do? Much Less than it Does!

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