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Do binary files cause viruses

Updated: 10/4/2023
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Binary file that has malicious code in it can create viruses. It depends on the programming on how it will be executed. Security of Operating System is considered on how handling such files.

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All files on a computer are binary. So yes, because viruses are binary files. But, so is everything else.

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