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Does Facebook give you any viruses? - ChemMajor - 03-24-2014 04:42 PM
Whats the risk of me getting viruses from Facebook usage?
Does Facebook install viruses on your computer automatically without you knowing it?
I know about the Secret Crush app one, but I dont even have that, so I'm not worried about that.
But I've got a bunch of stupid game apps, like Jetman, scramble, bumper sticker, etc. and those that are obviously just HTML/java/flash based.
I'm using firefox, and I never download any new program if the apps need it. I usually dont bother with them then.
What's the potential for me getting a virus from fb?
- McLovin - 03-24-2014 04:49 PM
facebook won't screw with your computer on its own. just don't friend anybody you don't know and don't add too many apps. you'll be fine.
- Skytide - 03-24-2014 04:52 PM
No, you won't get a virus from Facebook. The possibilities of you getting a virus on Facebook are the same as using Yahoo Answers or any other well known website.
My friends and I use Facebook daily with no problems. I've been using it for years.
- kindvein417 - 03-24-2014 04:56 PM
there is very little potential of getting a virus from facebook or one of the apps. if you are seriously concerned, just use apps that have lots of users, that way if there was a virus it will have been reported. hope that answers your question
