Is it possible to get viruses?

The other day I downloaded an application to my phone. It was acting up so I deleted the app but ever since then my phone has had problems. First my email account sent spam emails to my whole contacts list. It didnt happen from my computer because it only happened on the email accounts I have set up on my phone, not other ones. My phone has also been slow and sluggish and freezes up time to time. And most recently when a contact calls me it only has their number come up, no contact information. All this happened when I downloaded the app. Could I have downloaded a virus or spyware? And if so how do I check it and get rid of it???

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Hello. I wonder if it is possible to get virus when you download a torrent on mac ( I use vuze ) ? thanks for helping.

Is it possible that my mac will get a lot of virus, when i use vuze to download torrents. I have no virus program.
thanks for helping

Depends.
You do open yourself up in part by broadcasting your IP for all to see and harvest so except to have DDoS hitting your router.
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Is it possible to get a virus on the Mac OS X v10.6.4 Snow Leopard?

Hi, I was just wondering if it is possible to get viruses on the new system and I was also wondering if someone could give me some help/suggestions on what I should do about a problem I had with my iMac today. When I turned on my computer from sleep today a page popped up onto my iMac computer screen saying I had trojans and viruses on my computer. It also stated I needed to download software in order to fix the problem, luckily while I was in the middle of downloading this software I noticed that the page was not from apple but it was from the internet.. thankfully I cancelled the download just on time and none of the software downloaded... I am new to Mac and I'm now really paranoid that there is viruses on my computer.. should I be worried? What should I do? If anyone has any suggestions/advice/ or help to give to me on iMac computer's -viruses-protecting them etc..I would really appreciate it
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These 'warnings' are usually pop-unders from a web page you've visited (i.e. they stay behind the page you're viewing so you don't see them until later).
They claim to have scanned your computer and found viruses: this is complete rubbish and a scam - aimed really at Windows users (the details given are often applicable only to windows).
You don't have any viruses: there are no Mac viruses in the wild. There are trojans and malware, but in all cases you have to actually install them (usually they try to make you think you are installing something else) and you would have had to give your admin password to do so.
You were right to stop the download. Never ever download or click any links on anything of this nature. Unless you have specific anti-virus software installed (which would identify itself in any warning) no warning of this nature can be genuine: it's an attempt to get you to install malware, some of which can be very nasty.

My operating system is windows 2002, how can i provide and anti-virus protection, is it possible to get help for this obsolete system?y

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Is it possible to get a mac virus?

Hey,
I was using a pc and I decided to get a mac, because you can do lots of creative work with it and I was sick of viruses. I was able to clean my pc up after I had a virus and I know how to reprogram it. And I still don't know why I always had a computer virus, because I had a fire wall/anti virus programs and surfed on safe intenet sites.
Now, after buying a mac book I never feel safe, because I was used to have computer viruses
Is it possible to get one on my mac?
(I never download any suspicious stuff from the internet ex.:songs, videos etc I only use my mac for my writing at university, editing pictures and making music)
Thank you

1. This comment applies to malicious software ("malware") that's installed unwittingly by the victim of a network attack. It does not apply to software, such as keystroke loggers, that may be installed deliberately by an intruder who has hands-on access to the victim's computer. That threat is in a different category, and there's no easy way to defend against it. If you have reason to suspect that you're the target of such an attack, you need expert help.
2. All versions of OS X since 10.6.7 have been able to detect known Mac malware in downloaded files, and to block insecure web plugins. This feature is transparent to the user, but internally Apple calls it "XProtect." The malware recognition database is automatically checked for updates once a day; however, you shouldn't rely on it, because the attackers are always at least a day ahead of the defenders.
The following caveats apply to XProtect:
It can be bypassed by some third-party networking software, such as BitTorrent clients and Java applets (see below.)
It only applies to software downloaded from the network. Software installed from a CD or other media is not checked.
3. Starting with OS X 10.7.5, there has been another layer of built-in malware protection, designated "Gatekeeper" by Apple. By default, applications and Installer packages downloaded from the network will only run if they're digitally signed by a developer with a certificate issued by Apple. Software certified in this way hasn't actually been tested by Apple (unless it comes from the Mac App Store), but you can be reasonably sure that it hasn't been modified by anyone other than the developer. His identity is known to Apple, so he could be held legally responsible if he distributed malware. For most practical purposes, applications recognized by Gatekeeper as signed can be considered safe.
Gatekeeper doesn't depend on a database of known malware. It has, however, the same limitations as XProtect, and in addition the following:
It can easily be disabled or overridden by the user.
A malware attacker could get control of a code-signing certificate under false pretenses, or could find some other way to evade Apple's controls.
For more information about Gatekeeper, see this Apple Support article.
4. Beyond XProtect and Gatekeeper, there’s no benefit, in most cases, from any other automated protection against malware. The first and best line of defense is always your own intelligence. All known malware circulating on the Internet that affects a fully-updated installation of OS X 10.6 or later takes the form of so-called "trojan horses," which can only have an effect if the victim is duped into running them. The threat therefore amounts to a battle of wits between you and the malware attacker. If you're smarter than he thinks you are, you'll win.
That means, in practice, that you never use software that comes from an untrustworthy source. How do you know whether a source is trustworthy?
Any website that prompts you to install a “codec,” “plug-in,” "player," "extractor," or “certificate” that comes from that same site, or an unknown one, is untrustworthy.
A web operator who tells you that you have a “virus,” or that anything else is wrong with your computer, or that you have won a prize in a contest you never entered, is trying to commit a crime with you as the victim. (Some reputable websites did legitimately warn visitors who were infected with the "DNSChanger" malware. That exception to this rule no longer applies.)
Pirated copies or "cracks" of commercial software, no matter where they come from, are unsafe.
Software of any kind downloaded from a BitTorrent or from a Usenet binary newsgroup is unsafe.
Software with a corporate brand, such as Adobe Flash Player, must be downloaded directly from the developer’s website. If it comes from any other source, it's unsafe.
5. Java on the Web (not to be confused with JavaScript, to which it's not related, despite the similarity of the names) is a weak point in the security of any system. Java is, among other things, a platform for running complex applications in a web page, on the client. That was never a good idea, and Java's developers have had a lot of trouble implementing it without also creating a portal for malware to enter. Past Java exploits are the closest thing there has ever been to a Windows-style "virus" affecting OS X. Merely loading a page with malicious Java content could be harmful. Fortunately, Java on the Web is mostly extinct. Only a few outmoded sites still use it. Try to hasten the process of extinction by avoiding those sites, if you have a choice.
Java is not included in OS X 10.7 and later. Discrete Java installers are distributed by Apple and by Oracle (the developer of Java.) Don't use either one unless you need it. Most people don't. If Java is installed, disable it — not JavaScript — in your browsers. In Safari, this is done by unchecking the box marked Enable Java in the Security tab of the preferences dialog.
Regardless of version, experience has shown that Java on the Web can't be trusted. If you must use a Java applet for a specific task, enable Java only when needed for the task and disable it immediately when done. Close all other browser windows and tabs, and don't visit any other sites while Java is active. Never enable Java on a public web page that carries third-party advertising. Use it only on well-known, password-protected, secure websites without ads. In Safari 6 or later, you'll see a lock icon in the address bar with the abbreviation "https" when visiting a secure site.
Follow these guidelines, and you’ll be practically as safe from malware as you can be.
6. Never install any commercial "anti-virus" or "Internet security" products for the Mac, as they all do more harm than good, if they do any good at all. If you need to be able to detect Windows malware in your files, use the free software ClamXav — nothing else.
Why shouldn't you use commercial "anti-virus" products?
Their design is predicated on the nonexistent threat that malware may be injected at any time, anywhere in the file system. Malware is downloaded from the network; it doesn't materialize from nowhere.
In order to meet that nonexistent threat, the software modifies or duplicates low-level functions of the operating system, which is a waste of resources and a common cause of instability, bugs, and poor performance.
By modifying the operating system, the software itself may create weaknesses that could be exploited by malware attackers.
7. ClamXav doesn't have these drawbacks. That doesn't mean it's entirely safe. It may report email messages that have "phishing" links in the body, or Windows malware in attachments, as infected files, and offer to delete or move them. Doing so will corrupt the Mail database. The messages should be deleted from within the Mail application.
ClamXav is not needed, and should not be relied upon, for protection against OS X malware. It's useful only for detecting Windows malware. Windows malware can't harm you directly (unless, of course, you use Windows.) Just don't pass it on to anyone else.
A Windows malware attachment in email is usually easy to recognize. The file name will often be targeted at people who aren't very bright; for example:
♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥!!!!!!!H0TBABEZ4U!!!!!!!.AVI♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥.exe
ClamXav may be able to tell you which particular virus or trojan it is, but do you care? In practice, there's seldom a reason to use ClamXav unless a network administrator requires you to run an anti-virus application.
8. The greatest harm done by anti-virus software, in my opinion, is in its effect on human behavior. It does little or nothing to protect people from emerging threats, but they get a false sense of security from it, and then they may behave in ways that expose them to higher risk. Nothing can lessen the need for safe computing practices.
9. It seems to be a common belief that the built-in Application Firewall acts as a barrier to infection, or prevents malware from functioning. It does neither. It blocks inbound connections to certain network services you're running, such as file sharing. It's disabled by default and you should leave it that way if you're behind a router on a private home or office network. Activate it only when you're on an untrusted network, for instance a public Wi-Fi hotspot, where you don't want to provide services. Disable any services you don't use in the Sharing preference pane. All are disabled by default.

Is it possible to get a virus or spyware on a iPad ?

My iPad II seems to have a virus. Notes have disappeared twice. Changes pages for no reason.
It it possible t get a virus o spyware?
Thank you.

Not really. If your ipad is jailbroken then maybe. The ios operating system is partitioned and locked.
For issues with notes, what type of email account do you have setup on the device. I ask this as some email accounts allow note syncing. As note syncing with email accounts are done OTA, there could be an issue that causes them to disappear. You can logging to your email account and most have a note section to verify if they are present.
I am not sure what you mean by changing pages. Could you elaborate on that more?

Is it possible to get a virus on the iphone 4

I don't have a virus I just wonder if it is possible to get one on the iphone 4 and if so how do you fix it?

To avoid the what is or is not that people like to pounce on, just call it malware. Don't call it a virus.
Are wireless devices a target and susceptible? of course. And the idea of RFID and 'swiping' to make financial transactions means real tin foil 'hats' might be a must. Or, what access does the TSA have when you fly and treating smartphones the same as laptops.
Your smartphone is a tempting honey pot for stealing.
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Is it possible to get a Trojan virus on my iPhone 5s ? I was on a website and a message popped up saying there was a virurs and click ok to remove ? My phone is not jail broken !

Is it possible to get a Trojan virus on my iPhone 5s ? I was on a website and a message popped up saying there was a virurs and click ok to remove ? My phone is not jail broken !

no it is not (unless it is jailbroken) which you already said it isnt.

Is it possible to get a virus on an ipod touch from just visiting a web page?

or can a virus get onto my ipod that can watch what i am doing an steal account passwords. i do, however, delete my cookies and data and history via safari settings about once a day.

No, iOS devices don't get viruses.

Is it possible to get hacked by pressing on a link in a email that i got and am pretty sure was a hacker?

got an email from what looked like it was pay pal telling me that my payment to such and such has gone thru only prob was i didn't buy anything .. so i clicked on the item description to see what it was thinking maybe my husband got something... turns out he hasn't so i checked my pay pal a/c which seems to be fine .. no such invoice exists... so my question is ... did i open myself to a hacker by opening the link ??? how can i check my iMac ??
thanks

Your iMac is pretty safe from Apple's Security as the experts here will tell you. However it is possible to get malware etc. but very unlikely. I have got similar e-mails from pay pal, UPS, Credit cards ( even got one from ez-paid tolls) etc. Be sure to never give them any personal information. Don't click on any attachment or open the emails for 100% security from these so call legal outfits. Always go direct to pay pal or others web site and sign in to check your account. These things are usually phishing for personal info and will not affect your iMac. If you had a Windows Machine you may very well get something from virus to malware. Of course we could all have troubles from the this stuff but your iMac is very safe. I have never gotten anything.

Can one get viruses/trojans from filters/brushes/etc...

Is it possible? I do not mean installing the addons using some installation but from the addons themselves. Do they have the ability to execute native code or some strange thing in photoshop?
The thing I'm mainly woried about is filters as I imagine these are simply dll's that are called by photoshop? Or is it some photoshop language that doesn't have any security risks?
e.g., if I download a filter and manually install it from some random website is there any chance when it is used inside photoshop it can create a security risk?

No easy answer? There is a simple and easy answer.
You are saying that a plugin can run external code. If this is the case then it is possible to get a virus. Obviously well behaved software is not what one has to look out for. People don't write viruses to be "well behaved".
If I have some untrusted filters then it seems that I am taking a risk.
But you are talking about plugins and I'm talking about filters. Are they the same? Is a filter a script or some internal photoshop language that doesn't have access to the outside world or is it essentially a plugin?
As you said, Brushes are just "data"... are filters just "Data" too or do they contain real code that can do malicious things?
I realize plugins are dangerous since virtually all plugins are actually just external programs that hook into software to make it more powerful. I'm unclear if filters are more like plugins or more like brushes. I'm specifically talking about things with the 8bf extension. Looking at the file bytes it seems to be an executable in disguise.

Can MacBook Pro's get viruses from Microsoft Office?

I know Macs cannot get viruses in general but if Microsoft Office for Mac is bought can viruses be attained through it?

Linc Davis wrote:
According to Microsoft, it is possible for Macs running the current version of Word to be affected by so-called macro viruses:
What to do if your Word for Mac has a macro virus
This is why, when I open Word documents with macros, Mac Word asks me if I want to run the macros. That warning is due to the Word macro virus risk.
Macs can be damaged by Windows viruses under certain conditions. For example, if you run Windows in a virtual machine, and you have enabled a folder sharing feature so that a Mac folder can be modified by both Mac and Windows, it is possible for a Windows virus that erases files to then erase files on the shared Mac folder. And of course if you give too wide access to Windows (like Mac library and system files) then it is theoretically possible for a virus in a Windows virtual machine to destabilize a Mac system.
I haven't used Boot Camp but I imagine that if you share a volume between OS X and Boot Camp a similar risk may exist.

Is it possible to get a trojan horse on an Android?

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Most likely a false advertisement that is attempting to get you to download a malicious program on your Android.
Highly recommend not hitting "fix".
Yes Androids can have viruses, I would recommend wiping the phone with a factory reset if you believe that your phone has become infected with malicious software.

Possible to upload viruses?

Is it possible to upload viruses onto your iPod? Like if I download music off a music program, and it may contain a virus, is it possible for the virus to get in the iPod and screw it up?

Yes, its called a worm that burrows itself into the file itself, rendering your IPODs hard drive corrupt. But in these days, you can't convince people to get their music from a known and reliable source, like the music store or ITunes. Folks don't even purchase anti-virus software to protect their systems. Worked on a computer the other day that had 1,635 viruses in the windows operating system alone. All could be traced back to P2P files. Great stuff those P2P networks. Keeps my checking account topped off each month, fixing screwed up computers (PCs that is).

I've recently been given a macbook pro from uni, with lots of adobe software on. I want to pair it with my iMac which has music etc and is it possible to get the software to the imac and the files to the macbook?Giving me the best of both :-)

I've recently been given a macbook pro from uni, with lots of adobe software on. I want to pair it with my iMac which has music etc and is it possible to get the software to the imac and the files to the macbook?Giving me the best of both :-)

You would need the original installation disks or files for the Adobe software to get it onto your iMac, and having it on two computers may not be allowed by your university's licensing. Talk to whoever issued the MacBook.
As to the music, just copy it over to the MacBook, either via Home Sharing, file sharing, or an external storage medium (hard drive, USB flash drive, etc.).
Regards.

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