A JavaScript-based prank from 2002 that spawned infinite bouncing pop-ups until the computer crashed from resource exhaustion.
The consequences of falling victim to the "You Are An Idiot" virus can be severe:
If you (or a foolish friend) have already downloaded and installed such an APK, look for these signs:
: Attempting to close the window would cause six more to spawn.
Various APK files (Android application packages) named "You Are An Idiot" circulate on third-party sites and social media platforms like TikTok .
The "You Are An Idiot" virus is a legacy prank Trojan horse that primarily gained notoriety in the early 2000s as a browser-based nuisance
Settings → Security → Device admin apps. Disable any suspicious entry.