Cameras/Digital camera and infected computers
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Why doesn't a digital camera get affected when it's connected via an USB port to an infected computer?
A virus/trojan/etc is written specifically for the operating system of the computer. Therefore no infection to the camera.
Hackers/Malware/viruses are not as a rule written for the operating system of the digital camera. Unfortunately the future will some day prove me wrong. Already there viruses posing as photos on websites but that is not related directly to your question. If you have need of more information about viruses I can recommend some sites. Let me know.
Hope this helps.
Gary Mann
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Having trouble installing your digital camera? Digital storage device not working? Years of help desk knowledge available. Blue Tooth problems? Sorry no Mac information. I do not answer questions about SLR / Film Cameras. Please Try Google Searching before you contact me, PLEASE :)
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