Could Kindle be affected by viruses?

Discussion in 'Security' started by Ella_Z., Mar 5, 2012.

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    Has anybody heard whether Kindle Touch can be affected by viruses? I had a problem when Avast deleted my Kindle 'documents' folder, as if it's a malware... I've heard that Kindle works on Linux and this is impossible, but who knows... Any ideas?
     
    Ella_Z., Mar 5, 2012 IP
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    samirj09 Well-Known Member

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    Never heard of anything like that. Mine is virus free as well. What exactly did it detect?
     
    samirj09, Mar 5, 2012 IP
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    If there was a file with a virus, then that would be normal. The kindle itself is a extremely locked down linux and I assume getting a virus on it would be very difficult.
     
    GarrisonHost-John, Mar 11, 2012 IP