Ethernet cable can delivers viruses?

Question

I wanna ask something about ethernet cable. Can ethernet cable delivers viruses from modem/router to pc?

Answer 1

Jason
First, understand, it's not a stupid question. But by considering the forum's topic was around programming, this can be considered off-topic, as this topic is more closely related to computer security, or networking security.

That said, the link below may be a good start to understanding how computer viruses spread

https://www.itpro.co.uk/security/malware/357313/how-do-computer-viruses-spread

Answer 2

Ethernet cable by itself can't carry a virus or malicious code. But for connecting to USB, you would have to get an adapter, which in theory can (there's some chips inside which make adapter from Ethernet to USB port).

Answer 3

Matiyas Sirak so as long as im just using the lan/ethernet instead of wifi, then there's no virus?

Answer 4

Sorry because of my stupid question :)

Answer 5

Any thing which can deliver you internet can also deliver virus I.e(doesnot choose, wifi, 3g, ... ethernet )but the virus can be only delivered when you are unsecured I.e (download unauthincated app, using unsecured web or anything which is dangerous )