Viruses Spread by Ethernet cables

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ok, i plugged my laptop into an ethernet to run a speed test, (btw ethernet is 2x faster than the wifi). I plugged it in for no more than 5 mins, and all the sudden, ADWARE!! the computer was malware and adware free before doing this. all i did while connected was run the speed test and load up a 4k youtube video to see if it played better. is it possible that i somehow mysteriously got a virus just from connecting directly to the ethernet cable? idk how the hell it happened, but now the internet is unusable because of it. is it possible for a router to become virus infected???? i don't think so, but i want an answer. i can't find the program causing this either. i looked through the installed programs and looked through processes in task manager and found nothing suspicious.
 
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Some viruses are capable of replicating through shared drives on networks and that is what your ethernet cord plugs into.

Network-based malware simply uses your machine’s network connection to probe for other machines on the network, and then attempts to exploit any network-based vulnerabilities on that machine. If successful, the malware can spread from machine to machine simply by using the network connection.

Fortunately, your router acts as a firewall to stop them cold, if you didt'n use a router than that might be the problem.

Is it your home network or office/college network?
If it is your office network you should consider some network testing service (https://www.ixiacom.com/products-services/test )to ensure that you...
i plugged directly into the router

 
this possibly happened. i use adblock now, and it sucks cuz i have no problem with supporting creators on youtube by seeing ads, but they is so many more that i have too.
 
Some viruses are capable of replicating through shared drives on networks and that is what your ethernet cord plugs into.

Network-based malware simply uses your machine’s network connection to probe for other machines on the network, and then attempts to exploit any network-based vulnerabilities on that machine. If successful, the malware can spread from machine to machine simply by using the network connection.

Fortunately, your router acts as a firewall to stop them cold, if you didt'n use a router than that might be the problem.

Is it your home network or office/college network?
If it is your office network you should consider some network testing service (https://www.ixiacom.com/products-services/test )to ensure that you information is safe.
 
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