I know that actual mp3 files cannot contain viruses, but mp3 file extensions like song.mp3.exe can contain a virus, but someone told me that the last exe can be hidden.
Do you know how your computer shows you a picture icon of what kind of file the file is, like a note for an mp3 file, and a window for an exe file. But can an mp3 file with a hidden exe extension still have the little note picture icon like other mp3 files do? or will it show up as a white window icon if it's a hidden exe extension like other regular exe files are?
Mp3 Virus File Extension, HELP PLEASE?
An MP3 can contain a virus. There are exploits for music programs. Back in the day, I would use a file merger. It combines two files (say mp3 and exe) and when the file is executed it plays the music and runs the program.
Can the icon be forged: yes. That is all stored in the registry and how the computer handles files can be changed. I can make up my own extension say mp3. (note the period) and make it an executable. You wouldn't notice the period, but the file would run.
In addition a program could just apply it's own icon (say a music note).
Email me if you have any questions and want to know more.
Good Luck!
Reply:if the.mp3 extention isn't hidden on your computer for normal songs,then the .exe extention won't either,the icon however can be changed.
Reply:go to the explorer click tools then folder options go to the tab that has a bunch of check boxes (can't access for the name at the moment) then uncheck the one that says hide Known file extensions
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