Should viruses and spyware be a concern when using a PS3's internet browser?
2007-07-07 04:31:51 · 5 answers · asked by demon_mf 3 in Games & Recreation ➔ Video & Online Games
Technically, yes. Though, unlike PCs, a PS3 has very few places for them to hide. Most viruses and spyware use the customisable nature of PCs to infect them whereas a console tends to have a standard set-up which make it harder.
Secondly, Sonys R@D dept would probably pick up any potential problem, seeing as it could affect ALL there customers, so it may be wise to keep an eye on upgrades.
2007-07-07 08:13:55 · answer #1 · answered by pluginmaybe 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well yes the PS3 it just like a computer, the viruses may not even affect it or it could be even worse from a regular computer
2007-07-07 04:34:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
im resonable sure about this...
u see... PS3 is based od lynux and since 99% of viruses and spyware circulates on windows, it is not very likely that you catch something.
it would be possible for someone to make a virus on lynux and then somehow transfering, but i don't think anyone would try. too complicated on lynux u know?
2007-07-07 04:36:36 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not at all. Viruses are programmed for specific operating systems. Just like most viruses won't work on Mac computers because they are programmed for the Windows Operating system.
2007-07-07 04:34:53 · answer #4 · answered by Hybrid 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you should cause yes its the internet and its just like using the internet on a computer. so make sure you go to websites you can trust really good.
2007-07-07 04:34:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋