Can someone get a virus from using the website cokeandpopcorn to watch TV episodes?

Answer 1

I have gotten a virus after using websites. Some helpful tips include:

• Be aware of the web extension - a 2 letter extension indicates a country abbreviation - be aware of using webs originating in countries where spam, viruses, and hacking are well known problems
• Read reputable web forums about computing. They often post warnings about particular problems in countries where spam, viruses, and hacking are well known.
• Use well-known websites with high reputations.
• Avoid clicking on Advertisements or Links for websites you do not know.
• If an Ad or Link looks interesting, Google the Company's Name to see if other users posted in forums about problems.
• Use a good Antivirus Program. Many FREE programs have Surfing protection that will alert you to Sites that might harm your computer. One good Free AV is AVG -- research it and decide.
• Do NOT open or click links in Email, even from Friends.
• Avoid clicking on Video Links from email. Go to YouTube directly and search for the video.
• Be cautious about what you download.
• Know which file extensions are executable - which ones execute action - on your computer. Avoid exe file extensions.
• Run antivirus on anything you download, even pictures, songs, videos, Word and other text files.
• Run antivirus every week, and keep it updated.
• Malawarebytes (free) deletes malware and spyware.
• Spybot Search and Destroy (Free) also finds malware and spyware.
• Be proactive to keep your computer and web surfing free from viruses, malware, and spyware.
• If your computer 'catches' a virus, don't ignore it. Fix it quickly.