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![]() you cannot get viruses from mp3 files. they are not executable. beware of files that are executable like .EXE, .COM, .VBS, .DLL, .SCR, etc.. small list of safe extensions: .mp3 .wav .mov .zip / .rar / .tar/.gz (but beware of the contents inside archive) .html (but beware of the contents. you never know what script could be hidden in one of these.) .ogg .mpg ; .mpeg .avi .jpg ; .jpeg .gif .png .bin/.cue (beware of contents inside archive) -= Extensions I would never download unless im absolutely, positively sure that it was a clean file =- .exe .zip .dll .com .wma .wmv .bat .vbs .html .sys / .ini / .reg / .key (harmless really, but it could have a dangerous script inside) -=-=-=-=-=- i know i am missing alot of other extensions, but eh. basically you should limit your downloading to only media files and archives. and avoid .wma / .wmv files at all cost. and always keep your antivirus definitions up-to-date (if you dont have a virus scanner, i recommend AVG, get it for free here: (free.grisoft.com). |
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