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GhostHawk · 02-13-2011, 09:10 AM

I don't think that it is possible to build a virus into a kindle file, however I could be wrong.

PDF I do know it has been done with.

Most virus/trojans are some form of an .exe or executable file.

I suspect your kindle is pretty safe.

02-13-2011, 09:10 AM	#2
GhostHawk Data Privateer! Posts: 586 Karma: 62887 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Fargo ND Device: Ectaco Jetbook& Jetbook Lite	I don't think that it is possible to build a virus into a kindle file, however I could be wrong. PDF I do know it has been done with. Most virus/trojans are some form of an .exe or executable file. I suspect your kindle is pretty safe.