Hi everyone this is my 1st thread, i have a question about the OS, its necessary have an antivirus in the phone??? (maybe its a stupid question . cause we have Linux, but i see people with antiviruses in their phones and i need know if this its really necessary and if its necessary, which antivirus can you recomend me
Sorry for my bad english
realthrash said:
Hi everyone this is my 1st thread, i have a question about the OS, its necessary have an antivirus in the phone??? (maybe its a stupid question . cause we have Linux, but i see people with antiviruses in their phones and i need know if this its really necessary and if its necessary, which antivirus can you recomend me
Sorry for my bad english
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For me, No, isnt necessary, cosums much RAM I think is better without antivirus
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xperia_pro said:
For me, No, isnt necessary, cosums much RAM I think is better without antivirus
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Thank you, i prefer dont use the antivirus
Gracias bro :laugh:
there are no known viruses for android so antivirus is not necessary
but antivirus can detect adwares and spyware
I personally use avg antivirus
it informed me about adwares while I installed some apps
I'm using hornet antivirus for a couple of weeks now. It's not consuming much resources and I'm really satisfied with it.
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dostfunny said:
there are no known viruses for android so antivirus is not necessary
but antivirus can detect adwares and spyware
I personally use avg antivirus
it informed me about adwares while I installed some apps
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Actually, there are known viruses, they are just extremely rare.
As long as you keep in the safe side of the internet, you should be fine.
PersianSphinx said:
Actually, there are known viruses, they are just extremely rare.
As long as you keep in the safe side of the internet, you should be fine.
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I agree to the guy above me here.
As long as you don't download apps via unofficial ways, and other files from non-100% safe or legit websites, everyone should be fine.
I personally have Antivirus bij AVGMobilation, but I only use it to auto-scan a file when it's downloaded (and in case of apps, auto-scan before install).
You dont need antivirus. You should get android firewall and ad away instead. Theres so many apps that show annoying ads and drains your internet speed.
PersianSphinx said:
Actually, there are known viruses, they are just extremely rare.
As long as you keep in the safe side of the internet, you should be fine.
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ok sorry for my ignorance
can list some android viruses?
and what about other risks like spyware etc
even from google play I installed some adwares (which are cought by my antivirus AVG)
On every sistem we need antvirus!!!
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No, you don't... I never had antivirus on any Linux distribution.
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sold2 said:
On every sistem we need antvirus!!!
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Not in Linux.;..
Just adwares;;.;but if u do not install apps from places other than play store and xda,there is no need to worry....you are safe
hit the thanks if I helped you,don't just say it...
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been using android for about 2 years now...never needed any AV....altho u have to be smart not to install malicious apps...
On a low spec i would recommend not using an AV which would take up unnecessary battery life and RAM
neo45215 said:
been using android for about 2 years now...never needed any AV....altho u have to be smart not to install malicious apps...
On a low spec i would recommend not using an AV which would take up unnecessary battery life and RAM
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How do you know you never had a virus if you don't use any antivirus app?
I used trustgo,avg,web doctor and now kaspersky antivirus and i had 6-8 adware in less then a year all downloaded from play store.
deri3891 said:
How do you know you never had a virus if you don't use any antivirus app?
I used trustgo,avg,web doctor and now kaspersky antivirus and i had 6-8 adware in less then a year all downloaded from play store.
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Okay learn about viruses first...adware just shows you new ads and does not harm your device...they come up with free apps.almost all free apps show ads so that the developer gets a few bucks...he deserves it,it would be clearly said in the app description that it will show ads...
hit the thanks if I helped you,don't just say it...
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deri3891 said:
How do you know you never had a virus if you don't use any antivirus app?
I used trustgo,avg,web doctor and now kaspersky antivirus and i had 6-8 adware in less then a year all downloaded from play store.
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mathewsj114 said:
Okay learn about viruses first...adware just shows you new ads and does not harm your device...they come up with free apps.almost all free apps show ads so that the developer gets a few bucks...he deserves it,it would be clearly said in the app description that it will show ads...
hit the thanks if I helped you,don't just say it...
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@ deri3891...if you think that any file that your AV says is a virus,is in fact actually one...then you are in for a treat!!:laugh:...and @ mathewsj114 wen i said malicious apps i surely didnt mean the adwares..as far as i am concerned,if you dont want ads on ur phone,dont get the app!!
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@ deri3891...if you think that any file that your AV says is a virus,is in fact actually one...then you are in for a treat!!:laugh:...and @ mathewsj114 wen i said malicious apps i surely didnt mean the adwares..as far as i am concerned,if you dont want ads on ur phone,dont get the app!!
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But bro...u said adware..not malware
hit the thanks if I helped you,don't just say it...
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mathewsj114 said:
But bro...u said adware..not malware
hit the thanks if I helped you,don't just say it...
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thats why the next post...to clarify.
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Kaspersky Lab, one of the big names in computer security and antivirus technologies has reportedly identified the first virus targeted at the Android operating system.
This particular virus, Trojan-SMS.AndroidOS.FakePlayer.a, is a Trojan that is distributed through a message sent to users which asks them to to install a 13KB "harmless" media player app. Once you've installed it, the Trojan begins sending SMS messages to premium rate numbers -- all without further interaction from the end user.
The Trojan is, according to Kaspersky Lab, the first identified to specifically targeted Android-based smartphones.
Any one have antivirus to protect our x10 from these kind of virus
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Kaspersky Lab, one of the big names in computer security and antivirus technologies has reportedly identified the first virus targeted at the Android operating system.
This particular virus, Trojan-SMS.AndroidOS.FakePlayer.a, is a Trojan that is distributed through a message sent to users which asks them to to install a 13KB "harmless" media player app. Once you've installed it, the Trojan begins sending SMS messages to premium rate numbers -- all without further interaction from the end user.
The Trojan is, according to Kaspersky Lab, the first identified to specifically targeted Android-based smartphones.
Any one have antivirus to protect our x10 from these kind of virus
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I read that 1 1/2 months ago in the newspaper
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PoTi_96 said:
I read that 1 1/2 months ago in the newspaper
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yaa i know but i wana ask all member that how to install these type of trojan if we want to install on phone?..is there any apk file?
click via x10
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i dont wana install on my phone
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hey dude i dont wana install it on my phone..i want to sperad it on my friends phone..is there any apk??
swapniladsure said:
hey dude i dont wana install it on my phone..i want to sperad it on my friends phone..is there any apk??
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sounds like ur an ass, so basicly u wanna infect ur friend, and make em pay loads of money cuz of ur pranks?
damnit u can thank god on ur bare knees that u aint a friend of me
Hawkysoft said:
sounds like ur an ass, so basicly u wanna infect ur friend, and make em pay loads of money cuz of ur pranks?
damnit u can thank god on ur bare knees that u aint a friend of me
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U r right!
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swapniladsure said:
hey dude i dont wana install it on my phone..i want to sperad it on my friends phone..is there any apk??
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You're a prick. I'd whoop your ass if you did that to me.
Lol...
How would he send the virus to you unless he installed it on his phone himself? Email it to you?
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yaa i know but i wana ask all member that how to install these type of trojan if we want to install on phone?..is there any apk file?
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Not sure if you are in India.. but there aint any premium rate number concept here.. 1p sms rulez ..
yes there are. they are not known specifically as PREMIUM RATE but if you pay attention to the fine print in advertisements, you'll find several that charge you upto 6 bucks per minute. you can find these in mostly tv shows where you can text to vote I guess.
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swapniladsure said:
hey dude i dont wana install it on my phone..i want to sperad it on my friends phone..is there any apk??
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you sir, are a ****. it is dickheads like you that start virus's spreading everywhere.
you drop it on 3 mates phones. they get all pissed off and drop it on 3 mates phones each, those 9 guys get pissed off.....you get the idea. soon enough it has gone everywhere and guess what? you will get it sent to you yourself.
do yourself a favour and grow a brain.
mrtim123 said:
you sir, are a ****. it is dickheads like you that start virus's spreading everywhere.
you drop it on 3 mates phones. they get all pissed off and drop it on 3 mates phones each, those 9 guys get pissed off.....you get the idea. soon enough it has gone everywhere and guess what? you will get it sent to you yourself.
do yourself a favour and grow a brain.
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+1 too right
swapniladsure said:
hey dude i dont wana install it on my phone..i want to sperad it on my friends phone..is there any apk??
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people like this should be kicked square in the nuts at the top of every hour
all you guys who is not happy with me
lightyear420 said:
people like this should be kicked square in the nuts at the top of every hour
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hey dude its marketting policy
like anti-virus company ..first they made virus and spread through Internet and than release the antivirus for virus they made...
hahahah i am mobile software and hardware technician ..
i have made survey that android phone have less software problem than other phones..dats why i am just asking for information that is there any kind of virus or not??
any ways guy i dont wana spread it...so just chill
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i want to sperad it on my friends phone..is there any apk??
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swapniladsure said:
any ways guy i dont wana spread it...so just chill
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Hm? I dont trust u..!
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lmao me either....let the nut-kicking commence!!
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hey dude i dont wana install it on my phone..i want to sperad it on my friends phone..is there any apk??
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ur a shame on xda name and and we indians ... pls contribute something health and wise instead of damaging someones INR.27,000/-
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ur a shame on xda name and and we indians ... pls contribute something health and wise instead of damaging someones INR.27,000/-
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You will not gona loss ur 27000 rupees if ur phone is get infected by this kind of virus ...just u need to reflash ur phone..and ur phone is again ready to work well...
thats it..
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You will not gona loss ur 27000 rupees if ur phone is get infected by this kind of virus ...just u need to reflash ur phone..and ur phone is again ready to work well...
thats it..
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but that's no excuse to be a douchebag!! What do you gain from infecting others?? Nothing!! Give it a rest...no one here is gonna give you anything after you've said you want to infect others. You just lost the game, man.
hi, anyone using avg antivirus? is it useful? im concerned about it eating alot of battery since it will be running continuously in the background... please comment on this app. thanks!
Use Lookout. So much better.
Alright thanks i'll try that one
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Anyone tried Bitdefender ?
Hmm.. why we need an antivirus on phones for? Im quite puzzled
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Hmm.. why we need an antivirus on phones for? Im quite puzzled
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+1 why do we need antivirus?
Because the internet is infected and you connect to internet I imagine??? Yes well the servers that are the backbone of the internet are completely infected thats why some claim you need an antivirus I've never used one I just let kaspersky take care of it on my pc and it has picked up viruses I dl'd off the market before so they do exist... Enjoy that tid bit of info!
Hello everyone this is really legal and supports the developer not cracking apps and steeling developers effort.please dont misunderstand this.
firstly go your browser and type getjar.com and download its own app from here.
Open the app you install and from the app go to the "gold apps" cathegory and download what you want it is really free and legal
If like my post please hit the thanks button... )
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There's no legal way for getting paid apps for free. The only legal way is to pay for it. Better remove the link buddy because it just leads to a warez site.
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There's no legal way for getting paid apps for free. The only legal way is to pay for it. Better remove the link buddy because it just leads to a warez site.
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Yea exactly. There's no such thing. Warez are not allowed here unless the apk is made by an xda member and posts the paid version free exlcusively for xda members.
@OP You should remove your post lest you get infracted
Cheers
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It's legal, it's just another market. Most of the apps you can find there for free are free on the Android Market too.
They give some apps for free which normally you pay for, but I think it's a way to get more users and that they pay those apps for you or something like that.
It is really legal this site I mean getjar is dealing with the developers and share their apps for if you don't believe me just visit the site. I know payment is the best way but this the other way and I believe that it legal you can check the wheter they are cracked or not.
Thanks you all to warn me...
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loSconosciuto said:
It's legal, it's just another market. Most of the apps you can find there for free are free on the Android Market too.
They give some apps for free which normally you pay for, but I think it's a way to get more users and that they pay those apps for you or something like that.
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Thanks bro for your support.
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It is legal. Getjar is a market. Just like Android Market and AppBrain.
ephraim033 said:
There's no legal way for getting paid apps for free. The only legal way is to pay for it. Better remove the link buddy because it just leads to a warez site.
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Whoa man you still following sgsl threads?
Getjar is fine. They've been around for a long time. I remember downloading stuff for my Palm Treo. It's fine guys.
---Jay--- From the SGSIIE4GT
jayharper08 said:
Getjar is fine. They've been around for a long time. I remember downloading stuff for my Palm Treo. It's fine guys.
---Jay--- From the SGSIIE4GT
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yea you r right it is fine i always want to inform people about this but i had no time to do this. At the end i did it
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Whoa man you still following sgsl threads?
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Yeah, i miss the old days
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GetJar is a legal Market...... The only problem is that applications can not be updated and is not seen by the market's official Google!
Hey people you should go Getjar.com because
asphalt6:adrenaline is there for free and Also;
Smart office 2,
hungry shark 1,2,3
And much more games and apps are for free.
DON'T FORGET IT IS LEGAL.
IF I help you please hit thanks button
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If you have a rooted phone you can install lucky patcher dont install it from google play store install it from onhax i would have provided you the link if i had permission. Then install modded playstore (also from onhax) i would recommend you that you backup your real playstore with titanium backup before installing because it will replace your playstore. After that open lucky patcher and locate the option patch to android then you will get free apps dont think you will not need to pay on googleplaystore you will have to download free apks of paid apps this method only skips the verification off app payment. I have tried this thing myself its works pretty well
p.s hit thanks
So which one do you guys like to use think is best or whatever your thoughts are on them. I want to grab one up and use it, have been roaming on trials for while. Ever since AVG decided to think my serial was no good and kept throwing me onto a trail serial. it was good up till 02/28/2018 and last month it decided no more.
On the off chance i use windows or if someone asks i tend to say either avg or avasts free versions work very well. But depends on if you feel you need the extra features
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Norton 360
dont have the lame pup-ups anymore that the previous version had,
and its very low on system preformance.
AVG.
Which isn't in the poll..
Eset nod32 mobile.
Eset is one of the top virus scanners on the market
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not use for good..anti virus nothing help at phone
PC- Norton Internet security.
Mobile- Lookout.
I use lookout.it is simple and doesn't have a bunch of questions after the initial 3 or 4.
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None! What kind of amateurs get viruses on their cell phones lol. Stop downloading porn kids
Where is the option for "none of the above"?
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None! What kind of amateurs get viruses on their cell phones lol. Stop downloading porn kids
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This is for PCs not mobile phones I figured you'd realize that when I put up 10 different anti viruses that aren't on phones for the most part.
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Where is the option for "none of the above"?
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If you don't like any of those then you clearly don't like any anti virsues those are actually from the top ten on most sites even topten review website
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Is any one can suggest me that what is the best anti virus for home computer?
aidenrock said:
Is any one can suggest me that what is the best anti virus for home computer?
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For Windows? I personally use MSE -> http://windows.microsoft.com/de-DE/windows/security-essentials-download
aidenrock said:
Is any one can suggest me that what is the best anti virus for home computer?
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That depends if you want to spend money or free !
I am happy with avast Antivirus free (with free key or free key till 2038!)
If you want to spend money i recommend Kapersky antivirus - as i have to test several ones - the usage is comparable low to a good protection !
Anyway the prices compared to Others are almost the same - on top of list ist also F-Secure - but i have no test with this Suite done until yet!
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aidenrock said:
Is any one can suggest me that what is the best anti virus for home computer?
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Hi,
I am using Norton for my laptop since 4 years. If you purchase this software then you have to keep update this software on online.so that your system will free of virus.
Thanks
R: what is the best anti virus?
I supposed you ask for windows.
IMHO free is Avira and paid Kasperskyaaq
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re: Which antivirus is the best?
I have used norton & Avg and personally feels AVG is better and doesnt slows your pc too much.
I also use Microsoft Security Essentials. It's simple, free and updates often.
The latest tests show Norton on top. But it changes every year. And trust me, I work on computers everyday.
i have used a few and i really dont like McAfee since it changes lotsa variables in the windows system environment..
a good one i suggest is Kaspersky~ also Avast..
First of all, ¡hi XDA Community!
There´s a lot of alternatives. I use Avast Free. Nowadays virus are more controlled than before, but I think that the best Antivirus is oneself.
Avast is pretty good
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Trend Micro
aidenrock said:
Is any one can suggest me that what is the best anti virus for home computer?
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Trend Micro.
Try AVG. It's frew.
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I've been using MSE (now Defender in Windows 8) for quite a long time. I've never had an issue with it and it's worked well. For the average user, I don't think anything more is needed. I've used most of the paid and free options in the past, and some were great, but I don't see myself moving away from Microsoft's solution unless they really mess it up.
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Try AVG. It's frew.
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Avg free is good but better off with the paid version
Unlike most others doesn't slow your system down
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I used Norton for years until it became bloated and a resource hog. I have used ESET NOD32 for a few years now and it's great. It's not free but it does its job without getting in your way, and it uses minimal resources. It has saved my butt a few times and I highly recommend it.
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Personally, I use Microsoft Security Essentials. I've used AVG, and Avast, Ad-aware. All are good, but I just love how MSE doesn't bother me at all. Haven't had a virus in years using any of the above programs (that I know of).