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Can an iPhone get a virus?

Asked by Alina1235 (373points) April 12th, 2008 from iPhone

I’m sorry if I can find it through google, but you fine people are so smart I’d rather ask you :) and what kind if it can. Since its like a mini computer?

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Spargett's avatar

Yes. Anything that uses software can get a virus.

Even the RAZR can get a virus.

Alina1235's avatar

so what happens? And should you still watch what kind of email you open and what sites you visit?

Spargett's avatar

There aren’t any as of now. I’m sure you’ll hear about it someone ever makes one. The virus has to be specific to the OS you’re using. So, don’t worry.

lozza's avatar

The thing about a computer virus is that they only work if they can spread (hence the term). It would be very hard to create a virus that spread across such a specific platform from user to user so it’s not at all likely for the forseeable future.

Alina1235's avatar

thanks guys. Didnt think about that. Good point

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