Can Chromecast get a virus?

[AC Question]

I got locked out of my internet because they said one of my devices had a virus. I ran both my security programs on my laptop and phone but nothing showed up. The only other device connected to the WiFi is my chromecast. Is that possible?

 

[B. Diddy]

Welcome to Android Central! Who's "they," when you say "they said one of my devices had a virus"?