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Yes, if the torrented file has a virus embedded. When you download the torrent you also download the virus.
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Of course, don't run any executable files that you haven't screened.
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is it possible to embed a virus in a video file? if so how is this done? please email me @ hansolo8704@yahoo.com with the answer. i really need to know so i can help fight against this.
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I've never run into anything of the sort, but I'd stay away from LimeWire to download torrents. the Gnutella network is loaded with spyware.
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Yep, been there, done that :-( Stay away fron ZIP files, you don't know whats in them until you open them, and then its too late.
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Yes. However, if you have a good AV setup it really isn't an issue.
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yep it could be fake and/or containing a virus.
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Here's some good info for you: http://www.akatoo.com/question.html?question_id=1989392
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a friend of mine is a HUGE torrent d/ler and hasn't had any probs - but I don't know for sure
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any file can have a virus in it.
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yes
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6-14-2008 Yes.
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