List of viruses

On Roblox, a virus is a type of malicious script that, when executed, replicates itself by modifying other parts and inserting its own code. When this replication succeeds, the affected areas are then said to be "infected" with a virus.
Virus writers use free models and plugins as a drive-by-attack to infect games. Different methods for infecting are used, such as by spreading a “Fire” object to every part, unanchoring everything in the game, or infecting every part with a script that is very tricky to remove. Motives for viruses vary, from demanding Robux, to sabotaging a game's core mechanics, to demanding free models being bought, to just no reason at all. Viruses are relatively harmless, however, some have been known to take control of games and insert inappropriate imagery as a form of ransomware, which can lead to terminating your Roblox account. More advanced malicious plugins can even communicate with certain applications if they're not properly secured. 
The most common place to find a virus is in the model and plugin category of the toolbox. Meshes, Audio, Images, and Video do not contain any sort of viruses so they're relatively safe. Models and plugins that were created by a verified user are relatively safe, however they can still contain malicious scripts.
To defend yourself from such threats, avoid using the toolbox, uninstall suspicious plugins or use an antivirus plugin. Also backing up your game is strongly recommended.
==List of Viruses==
==See also==
*Virus
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