The "You Are An Idiot" virus is one of the most legendary pieces of "nuisance" malware in internet history. Originally a 2002 browser-based Trojan, it is famous for its flashing black-and-white smiley faces and an endlessly looping jingle

Keep Your Device Updated: Regularly update your device's operating system and apps. Updates often include security patches.

Pop-up Bomb: If you try to close the window, it typically spawns six new windows in its place.

The virus is famous for displaying a flashing animation of three smiley faces with the text "You are an idiot!" while playing a repetitive, high-pitched song.

The original version relied heavily on Adobe Flash Player and older browser vulnerabilities to spawn windows. Because modern Android browsers (like Chrome or Samsung Internet) have built-in pop-up blockers and sandbox security, the "full" experience of the original site is almost impossible to replicate today. However, there are "simulated" versions and apps:

At first, nothing happened. Then, his volume slider slid to 100% on its own. "♪ You are an idiot! Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha! ♪"