Windows virus infect Android?
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Windows virus infect Android?
I need to access some files from a usb stick that others have said was infected with a worm or virus. I was thinking of reading it on my android via a dongle, would my phone be ok?a
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Re: Windows virus infect Android?
I would be wary, since Android is common, and the virus might have a variant version?
Here's what I would do: download a Linux ISO file (I would suggest Ubuntu) and make a bootable disk (or USB drive?). Boot to that, and then use the suspected USB drive, and copy the files you need to the hard drive. Unmount it, and restart in Windows.
Here's what I would do: download a Linux ISO file (I would suggest Ubuntu) and make a bootable disk (or USB drive?). Boot to that, and then use the suspected USB drive, and copy the files you need to the hard drive. Unmount it, and restart in Windows.
Re: Windows virus infect Android?
Even if the machine reading the files can't get infected, it can still pass it on. You would need some way to clean the files first.
Re: Windows virus infect Android?
The even more complex method:
- get a free copy of VMWare and a Linux distro. Set up a Linux VM on your Windows PC and read the file via the VM. If it infects the VM, who cares, as the VM goes away when you kill the process.
- get a free copy of VMWare and a Linux distro. Set up a Linux VM on your Windows PC and read the file via the VM. If it infects the VM, who cares, as the VM goes away when you kill the process.
Re: Windows virus infect Android?
Or you could try a Linux Live CD with a built in antivirus.
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Re: Windows virus infect Android?
NeilBlanchard wrote:I would be wary, since Android is common, and the virus might have a variant version?
Here's what I would do: download a Linux ISO file (I would suggest Ubuntu) and make a bootable disk (or USB drive?). Boot to that, and then use the suspected USB drive, and copy the files you need to the hard drive. Unmount it, and restart in Windows.
Thanks Neil for this valuable info
Re: Windows virus infect Android?
I make a Ubuntu usb drive and will try it.NeilBlanchard wrote:I would be wary, since Android is common, and the virus might have a variant version?
Here's what I would do: download a Linux ISO file (I would suggest Ubuntu) and make a bootable disk (or USB drive?). Boot to that, and then use the suspected USB drive, and copy the files you need to the hard drive. Unmount it, and restart in Windows.
I also tried making a VM within the usb drive but had boot issues. Ill disconnect all other drives so only the ubuntu flash is connected
What are some antivirus/scanners that i can load to the linux install to scan the infected drive?
Re: Windows virus infect Android?
Maybe ClamTK, sorry not so knowledgable