gentian on 15 September 2007
ioi and all: Subject line is dramatic but it's intended as very friendly
advice.  I have huge affection for vgchartz. I am a Safari user so have not
been affected by the recent crisis about viruses etc. But I and other Safari
users (or linux or firefox or whatever you want) are not invulnerable to future
exploits.
I suggest you close the site down as soon as possible.  I mean put up a notice
saying that the site is closed for retooling while you investigate and fix the
virus problems.
Basically the point is that once you are compromised you need to switch off the
source of infection. It's a simple question of responsibility to your
visitors.  If you discover your computer is compromised, the first thing you
need to do is unplug the network cable. It's the same with a website you run.
I'm really sorry to say this, but it's the only responsible way forward.
As other posters have said, there are plenty of posts on other forums about the
other problems. I shouldn't be visiting right now (because Safari is not magic
immune or anything.)Â Â I want to help, but with no understanding of website
security I can't.
I have no understanding of security so cannot help.  From the forums other
people do and would be willing to. My suggestion would be to put back website
features one by one and make sure they are clean.
Of course when you have it fixed get the word out.
