What's the worst thing that could happen...?

[def1]

Im getting free hosting (3 gb)but my host is a jerk, very impatient and not very helpful. Anyways Im kind of suspicious of this guy so Im wondering what is the worst that could happen if your host is corrupt

 

[spy69]

He could steal your password and try to heck some of your accounts with the same password so change them just in case. Could take your site down maybe copy something.

 

[def1]

Im not worried about stealing the designs because I could always redo them but I mean could he steal money from my site you think?

 

[spy69]

No i really dought it, cant think of a way he can beside steal your paypal or email accounts if you use same passwords.

 

[def1]

no i dont use the same passwords so thats good

 

[RJ]

Having a trustworthy host is pretty important if you value your online business. Your host has complete control over every aspect of your website, so really skys the limit on what he can do to your site -- change content, put his ads on it, access/copy your private database or files, etc

If you are using email services through him, he could access your email and assume your identity to access your private accounts elsewhere -- like gain access to your eBay, Paypal, or domain registrar account if you use that email address for those services.

Avoid evil or immature hosts, no matter how cheap they are IMHO.

RJ

 

[def1]

Well I dont really have anything important on there except for a good design (imo) but I was just worried he could steal money from me some how

 

[KPR]

If you have adsense be sure its your pub its using not his.

there are other free hosts that are trustworthy but paid is best if you want peace of mind

 

[def1]

well his site is legit as far as I can tell and its free cause Im offering him free advertisement and things are looking a lot better. maybe he was just in a bad mood yesterday

 

[KPR]

well his site is legit as far as I can tell and its free cause Im offering him free advertisement and things are looking a lot better. maybe he was just in a bad mood yesterday

Does happen yesterday i was getting loads of support tickets from one guy asking why his forum wasnt working after he installed arcade hack like i should have known the answer it went on for ages so i was in bad mood after that lol.

 

[def1]

ha true but things are looking a lot better

 

[Sabre]

But, remember, it can only take one "bad day" for your site to go [PFT!]