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Old 07-07-2023, 10:31 AM
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Originally Posted by JoelJohnson View Post
I've been online banking for many years and I feel safe, of course I use a Chromebook (which CAN NOT get a virus).
Regardless of the marketing, I would bet that a Chromebook *can* get a virus. It's always a bad idea to bet against a motivated hacker. Plus, beyond the strict definition of virus, there are several other categories of malware that would be troublesome.

Can Chromebooks get viruses?
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