I don't think so at the moment, but in a while you may soon as a Wii virus is probably being written at the moment... My best advice is to not go on any dodgy sites.
You cannot get standard windows internet viruses, they wont run on the wii. Wii specific viruses are another matter. As far as I know there are none around yet, but it is a hottly discussed topic as to whether one can be made. Many people say that its impossible, as the wii wont run unsigned code, but many, including me think that anything is possible and hackers may be able to find ways of infiltrating your wii, possibly using a security hole or something. For now, your safe, but never underestimate hackers.
Take a deep breath because everything is OK :) The Wii runs a special purpose version of Linux. As such, Linux is a multi-user platform with specific privileges issued to each user. The Linux kernel is also VERY solid, and has few loopholes to work with. Even PCs running Linux have only had about a dozen viruses to deal with, and none of them amounted to crap. None of these viruses spread successfully because of the access control implemented on each Linux box. When you get viruses looking at pron or other websites, its because you are probably running WinBlows XP, which is about as safe as a loaded gun next to a 3 year old. I know a lot of that from my PC days. The Wii doesn't have anything to worry about when it comes to viruses. Hope that helps!
can i get one on my wii if i were to get the internet
can i get someones friend code if he has the net and i dont?
thanx
robbie80
My firend got a virus on his nintendo wii notting bad but yes you can get virus on your wii Its most likely just a bug, being its still a trial version. I highly doubt its an actual virus.
[QUOTE="Dust24311"]Take a deep breath because everything is OK :) The Wii runs a special purpose version of Linux. As such, Linux is a multi-user platform with specific privileges issued to each user. The Linux kernel is also VERY solid, and has few loopholes to work with. Even PCs running Linux have only had about a dozen viruses to deal with, and none of them amounted to crap. None of these viruses spread successfully because of the access control implemented on each Linux box. When you get viruses looking at pron or other websites, its because you are probably running WinBlows XP, which is about as safe as a loaded gun next to a 3 year old. I know a lot of that from my PC days. The Wii doesn't have anything to worry about when it comes to viruses. Hope that helps! Finally someone else who understands what is going on. Thank you for speaking sense! I don't know how many times I've had to explain that the Wii will not be prone to a virus unless you do something like mod it.
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