I'm curious about whether embedded videos on Reddit, especially NSFW ones, can actually infect my device with viruses. I used to notice labels like "redgifs" in grey text when viewing certain videos. When I swipe through images to see the video, it only plays in the Reddit app with no redirects. Does anyone know if my phone could still get a virus from that kind of video, or does it require a redirect to a different site for that to happen?
2 Answers
Nope, you shouldn't worry too much about that. As long as you're just playing the video directly in the Reddit app and not being redirected to an external site, you're likely safe. It's usually only when you click on questionable links that you risk malware. Just keep using something like VirusTotal if you're hesitant, but just viewing the embedded stuff shouldn't pose a threat.
Yeah, it really seems to be the case that you have to actually visit a site for something to go wrong. If those videos have played fine for you before, chances are they're safe. Just make sure to stay cautious and verify links if you're ever in doubt!
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