question about hosts file

Discussion in 'malware problems & news' started by iLoveIceCream, Sep 12, 2013.

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  1. iLoveIceCream

    iLoveIceCream Registered Member

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    Instead of adding the "127.0.0.1 it0ols.cn" I accidentally added the websites IP address and its domain "121.14.xxx.xxx it0ols.cn". What would happen to my computer? Would the IP address 121.14.xxx.xxx gain access to my computer? sorry im a noob at this.
     
    iLoveIceCream, Sep 12, 2013
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  2. J_L

    J_L Registered Member

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    When you go to that website (whether directly or embedded in another site), your traffic will be redirected to its IP address instead of 127.0.0.1.
     
    J_L, Sep 12, 2013
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    siljaline Registered Member

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    siljaline, Sep 12, 2013
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