Can I keep listening to a song that was a free download but caused a virus if I'm now protected?

[AC Question]

I downloaded a free song today and instantly received a message that I had a virus. I followed the instructions to install DFNDR. Can I still listen to the song or do I need to delete it? If I listen to it, will it infect my phone every time? Or the malware protection on my phone will now keep it from doing any further damage?

 

[anon(238680)]

Welcome to the forums. You really want to continue listening to a song that has a virus? DFNDR should have either removed or quarantined the song. If you can still see it, remove it.

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[hallux]

Wait, the warning box included instructions to download DFNDR? That app itself is the problem, you fell for the trick to get you to install the actual malware app. I suggest removing DFNDR and, if possible, do a full factory reset of the device.

 

[Tim1954]

One would imagine a trojan is embedded in the "free" song, at no extra cost ;-)
Destroy the song and be thankful if you have a clean device again!

 

[anon(238680)]

included instructions to download DFNDR?

Yep, I read that and it went right by me Good catch.

 

[Tim1954]

Huh... I missed that too.... :-/